Indian boxers upset as IABF faces ban over ‘manipulation of election’

Last Updated: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 12:59

Indian pugilists are upset over International Boxing Association`s (AIBA) decision to suspend the country`s boxing federation over “possible manipulation” of its elections, in the wake of a wider Olympic ban that has left sports in India reeling.

Three Indians in semifinals of Youth World C`ships

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 21:00

Lalitha Prasad (49kg), Sandeep Sharma (75kg) and Narender Berwal (+91kg) have assured themselves of a medal after advancing to the semifinals of the the AIBA Youth World Championships at Yerevan, Armenia.

Prasad, Sandeep assured of a medal each at Youth World Boxing

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 22:49

Indian boxers L P Prasad (49kg) and Sandeep Sharma (75kg) today created history by assuring themselves of a medal at the AIBA Youth World Championships at Yerevan, Armenia.

Prasad, Sandeep march into quarters in AIBA Youth World Boxing

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 22:31

India`s Lalitha Polipalli Prasad (49kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia with another scintillating performance on Monday.

Foreign coach would benefit women boxers: Mary Kom

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 17:16

After making the country proud with her bronze medal-winning feat in the London Olympics, M C Mary Kom today said that training under foreign coaches will be beneficial for women boxers of the country.

London 2012: Indians gear up to counter-protest AIBA decision at Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2012, 19:59

The Indian boxing team is set to counter-attack after Vikas Krishan`s controversial ouster from the Olympics with the contingent planning to file a protest of its own against the International Boxing Association`s decision to overturn his pre-quarterfinal win

India`s counter-protest on Vikas Krishan decision rejected by AIBA

Last Updated: Sunday, August 5, 2012, 08:36

India`s bid to overturn the controversial ouster of 69kg boxing medal hope Vikas Krishan from the Olympics came to a nought today when the world governing body for the game rejected their appeal here.

Want to be known as one who got medals for India: Vijender

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 18:24

Beijing Games bronze medallist Vijender Singh says he doesn`t want to be known just as a three-time Olympian but as someone who won medals for the country.

Two Indians to officiate in Olympic boxing

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 19:51

The International Amateur Boxing Association has selected India`s Kishen Narsi and Jay Kowli to officiate in the London Games.

Boxers arrive home after bagging Olympic berth

Last Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10:52

Following a brilliant show at the AIBA Asian Olympic Qualifying Event in Astana, Kazakhstan, the Indian men`s boxing team returned home on Saturday. The pugilists created a record as seven of them qualified for 2012 London Olympics.

Female boxers can now either wear shorts or skirts in Olympics

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 20:14

Female boxers at the London Olympics will be allowed to wear either shorts or a skirt under a new amendment to amateur boxing rules. On Thursday,

Women boxers in final phase of World C`ship preparations

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 18:10

Over 40 Indian women boxers, including five-time world champion M C Mary Kom, have started the final phase of their preparatory camp for the only Olympic qualifying event -- AIBA Women`s World Championship, that is slated to be held in the Chinese city of Qinhuangdao in May.