Thought of quitting when Olympic dream ended: Suranjoy

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 21:04

His Olympic dreams shattered, one of Indian boxing`s most successful names -- M Suranjoy Singh (52kg) -- thought of quitting the sport after losing in the Asian Qualifiers` second round last month but decided to keep going after hearing the national anthem at a medal ceremony.

Wanted gold to hear national anthem at medal ceremony: Shiva

Last Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 18:57

Just being in the final was enough to fetch him an Olympic berth at the Asian Qualifiers but teen Indian boxer Shiva Thapa (56kg) said his target was never just the London ticket as he was desperate to hear the national anthem during the medal ceremony -- played only for the gold-medallists.

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.

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.