BJP MLA Abhishek Matoria elected IBF President

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 16:40

Patiala: In a change of guard at the Indian Boxing Federation, Rajasthan BJP MLA Abhishek Matoria was today elected President of the body while incumbent Abhay Singh Chautala was handed the nominated post of Chairman at its Annual General Meeting here.

IBF elections could be postponed after Ministry diktat

Last Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 15:00

Left in a fix after Sports Ministry barred it from making constitutional changes, the Indian Boxing Federation might be left with no option but to postpone its elections.

YMA to felicitate Mary Kom

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 11:43

Inspired by her bronze medal-winning effort in the London Olympics, the Young Mizo Association (YMA) here is set to felicitate boxer M C Mary Kom.

Take me as example and don`t give up: Mary Kom

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 21:52

Her story is well-documented by now and London Olympics bronze medallist M C Mary Kom on Thursday, citing her example, encouraged the country`s pugilists to stand up to the challenge.

Nothing to lose at the Olympics: Jai Bhagwan

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 18:08

A late bloomer in the world of boxing, Jai Bhagwan took rapid strides to get to the pinnacle of sport in the country. In his first appearance at the Olympics, the 27-year-old feels he has nothing to lose and will be under no pressure.

Olympics 2012: Indian boxers are the ones to watch out for in London

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 13:30

Indian boxers are the ones to watch out for as they seek to better the one bronze medal feat.

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.

Indian boxing team leaves for tourney in Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 18:56

An eight-member Indian team, including national champion Madal Lal, left the capital on Thursday to participate in the second Shaheed Benazir Bhutto international boxing tournament which got underway at Islamabad, Pakistan.

Ministry to address Boxing Federation`s complaint

Last Updated: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 16:43

Just days after the Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) had complained about delay in implementation of a government scheme.

Indian boxing coach conducts IOC clinic in N Korea

Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 2011, 12:42

In a first for Indian boxing, national coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu conducted an International Olympic Committee-organised six-day clinic for pugilists in North Korea.