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.

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.

Indian boxers gear up for semis, Olympic berths

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 13:56

A pat on the back by none other than International Boxing Association President Ching Kuo Wu came as a shot in the arm as five Indian boxers geared up for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers semifinals 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.