Sandhu thanks `face of Indian boxing` Vijender

Last Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 18:53

A sportsperson thanking his coach is an oft-repeated sight but Indian boxing coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu turned the tradition on its head by thanking his Olympic-bound star ward Vijender Singh.

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.

IOA hails boxers, assures support to London-bound athletes

Last Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012, 16:30

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday hailed pugilists Shiva Thapa, Sumit Sangwan and experienced Vijender Singh for qualifying for the London Olympics by virtue of their superb performances in the just-concluded Asian Olympic qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Shiva Thapa strikes gold at Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 22:13

India`s Shiva Thapa defeated Wessam Safamana in the final to win gold in the 56kg category of the Asian Qualifying Event in Astana ( Kazakhstan) on Thursday.

Teen sensations Shiva, Sumit make Olympic cut

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 20:57

India will have an unprecedented seven boxers in the Olympic Games after teen sensations Shiva Thapa (56kg) and Sumit Sangwan (81kg) earned their London tickets.

Thapa`s father hopes son wins medal for country

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 20:38

Father of Shiva Thapa, who became the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the London Olympics, hoped that the teenager would bring laurels to the country.

Shiva Thapa youngest Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 16:28

Shiva Thapa (56kg) today became the youngest Indian boxer to make the cut for the Olympics by reaching the final but the already-qualified Vijender Singh (75kg) bowed out after losing in the last-four stage of the Asian Qualifiers` in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday.

Shiva enters semis of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Last Updated: Monday, April 9, 2012, 15:54

Teen Indian boxer Shiva Thapa on Monday stunned former Olympic silver-medallist Worapoj Petchkoom 16-10 to enter the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana (Kazakhstan) and is now just one win away from booking a berth for the London Games.

Shiva in quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Last Updated: Saturday, April 7, 2012, 16:16

Competing in only his second senior international event, Youth Olympics silver-medallist Shiva Thapa entered the quarterfinals of the Asian Olympic Boxing Qualifiers after notching up a comprehensive win in his opening bout in Astana, Kazakhstan on Saturday.

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Last Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 14:46

Shiva Thapa settled for a silver medal after going down narrowly in the final of the 43rd men`s and women`s Grand Prix in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic.

Shiva sails into finals, Vikas settles for bronze

Last Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 13:30

Shiva Thapa (56kg) was the lone Indian boxer to make the final after Olympic-bound Vikas Krishan (69kg) settled for a bronze medal following his loss in the semifinal of the 43rd men`s and women`s Grand Prix in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic.

Vikas, Shiva enter Czech Grand Prix semis

Last Updated: Friday, March 23, 2012, 13:07

Olympic-qualified Vikas Krishan (69kg) and Shiva Thapa (56kg) assured India of at least two bronze medals at the 43rd men`s and women`s Boxing Grand Prix after reaching the semifinals of the event in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic.