Kazakhstan gears up to celebrate 15th `Astana Day`

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 12:49

Kazakhstan capital Astana will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its founding and establishment on July 6.

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.

Venky`s Mumbai Fighters lose 1-4 against Astana Arlans

Last Updated: Saturday, February 18, 2012, 14:52

It was not an outing to remember for the Venky`s Mumbai Fighters as they lost 1-4 to Astana Arlans in their last group A match of the World Series Boxing Season 2011-12 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Mumbai Fighters tamed by Astana Arlans

Last Updated: Friday, December 16, 2011, 23:03

Mumbai Fighters suffered a huge jolt to their campaign as the team`s boxers were easily tamed by the Kazakhstan-based Astana Arlans.

Mumbai Fighters take on season 1`s runners-up in WSB

Last Updated: Thursday, December 15, 2011, 21:22

Mumbai Fighters will face their next big test when they take on season one`s runners-up, Astana Arlans, in a Group A round five match of the World Series Boxing on Friday.

Pereiro signs one-year deal with Astana

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 09:40

Spain`s 2006 Tour de France winner Oscar Pereiro has signed a one-year deal with Astana, the team said on Tuesday.

Astana cycling team on the brink after new demands

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 13:10

The future of Tour de France champion Alberto Contador`s Astana team is again in doubt after cycling`s ruling body made new demands for financial guarantees.

Contador waits on lawyers over leaving Astana

Last Updated: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 09:07

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador is waiting for legal advice before deciding whether to break his contract with his Astana team, the Spanish rider said on Friday.

Contador free to leave Astana in line with UCI rules

Last Updated: Friday, October 23, 2009, 16:29

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador is free to leave Astana since the Kazakh team have not yet been granted their elite status for 2010, according to the International Cycling Union’s regulations.

Contador unfazed by investigation targeting Astana

Last Updated: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 00:21

Alberto Contador was totally relaxed despite French prosecutors opening a preliminary investigation after suspicious medical material was seized during the Tour de France, the champion said on Wednesday.

Armstrong team given special treatment by UCI during Tour

Last Updated: Monday, October 5, 2009, 17:26

A report charges that Lance Armstrong’s Astana cycling team was given “special treatment” by the International Cycling Union (UCI) during this year’s Tour de France.