India favourites in C`wealth C`ships

Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 14:13

With a line-up boasting of Olympic hero Vijender Singh, Commonwealth Games gold medalist Akhil Kumar and Asian champion Suranjoy Singh, India are firm favourites for a second title triumph at the Commonwealth Boxing Championships.

Vijender, Akhil lead Indian charge in Commonwealth boxing

Last Updated: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 14:03

Vijender Singh and Akhil Kumar will spearhead a 10-strong Indian challenge in the Commonwealth Boxing Championships, to be held from March 10 to 18 here.

Vijender, Akhil to represent India in China tournament

Last Updated: Thursday, January 14, 2010, 20:22

Beijing bronze medallist Vijender Singh and quarterfinalist Akhil Kumar, who are recuperating from minor injuries, will lead India`s challenge in a two-day tournament for the best of Asian boxers in Beijing next month.

Re-jigging of divisions brings Akhil back to bantam weight

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 17:16

The rejigging of weight categories by AIBA brings Akhil Kumar back to bantam weight but the transition that now pits him against his own protege Jitender Kumar.

IOS signs up Olympian boxer Akhil

Last Updated: Monday, November 23, 2009, 17:57

Beijing Olympics quarterfinalist and World Cup bronze medallist boxer Akhil Kumar has signed up with sports management firm Infinity Optimal Solutions.

Akhil returns to bantam weight after AIBA revamp

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 18:56

Within a few months of jumping a division to feather weight (57kg), Olympian Akhil Kumar will return to bantam weight (56kg) due to a rejig of the divisions by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Wrist injury may keep Akhil out for at least six weeks

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2009, 16:22

The wrist injury that led to his early exit from the World Championships in Italy is likely to keep Olympian boxer Akhil Kumar out of action for at least six to eight weeks.