Vijender Singh expects more India joy in London ring

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 14:24

Vijender Singh ran a finger over his brow, mopped away a bead of sweat and calmly flicked it aside.

Indian boxers eye last available Olympic slots

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 11:49

Indian boxers, including former world number one Vijender Singh, will seek to grab the last available slots for London Olympics but will have to fight it out against a stellar field of over 130 competitors from 27 countries when the Asian Qualifying tournament starts in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.

Last chance saloon for Vijender Singh

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 09:05

Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh will be under immense pressure when he, along with five other Indian boxers, fights it out for a spot in the 2012 London Olympics at the Asian qualifying event in Astana, Kazakhstan, from April 4 to 13.

Semenya fails to get Olympic qualifying time

Last Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 22:33

Former world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya failed to reach the Olympic qualifying time when she clocked two minutes 3.60 seconds in her return to action after injury on Saturday.

Asia backs probe into 10-0 Bahrain rout

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 21:29

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has backed a FIFA investigation into Bahrain`s 10-0 World Cup qualifying win over Indonesia in midweek, although General Secretary Alex Soosay later said he was confident nothing would come of it.

Anirban Lahiri earns British Open ticket

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 18:07

India`s Anirban Lahiri sealed his first appearance at a major tournament by shooting a final-round, five-under-par 67 in Asian International qualifying on Friday to book his ticket to this year`s British Open.

Singapore, Italy will be "practice matches", declares Chetri

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 15:16

India captain Bharat Chetri made it amply clear that he is treating the Olympic qualifying matches against minnows Singapore and Italy as mere "practice games".

Gangjee finishes second; Bhasin earns Asian Tour card

Last Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 21:45

Rahil Gangjee shot a sensational nine-under 63 and zoomed from the brink at 36th place to tied second at the end of the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage on Saturday.

Sharmila Nicollet drops to 11th on cold and windy day

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 22:57

Sharmila Nicollet had a torrid time in cold and windy conditions as she dropped from tied second to tied 11th.

Sharmila one shot behind leader after 2nd round in Spain

Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012, 21:35

Sharmila Nicollet played a steady second round for one-under 70 at the par-71 North Course to keep herself within one shot of the leader.

Sharmila takes a share of lead after first round in Spain

Last Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 21:59

Sharmila Nicollet played one of the best rounds of her professional career to shoot a five-under 68 at the par-73 South Course at the La Manga Golf Resort.

Sharmila, Smriti a step away from Euro qualifiers` final stage

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 21:24

Sharmila Nicollet and Smriti Mehra moved within one round of making the final stage of this year`s Ladies European Tour Qualifying Golf School on Wednesday.