AIBA extends deadline for IBF elections by one month

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 12:31

In a major reprieve to the suspended India Boxing Federation, the International Boxing Association has decided to extend the deadline for the IBF to hold a re-election.

Three Indians enter quarterfinals of Agalarov Cup

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 16:56

India started their campaign on a resounding note with three boxers winning their respective first round bouts to advance to the quarter-final stage of Agalarov Cup.

Eight-member youth boxing team for Agalarov Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 16:43

An eight-member boxing team, consisting of six boxers and two coaches, today left for Baku, Azerbaijan to take part in the Agalarov Cup, an international youth boxing tournament, to be held from December 19 to 24.

Assamese boxer creates new record of 329 punches in one minute

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 00:42

Assamese boxer Abhijit Baruah, 23, who is already a world record holder, has created another record – throwing 329 punches in one minute.

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.

Sandhu to take decision on retirement after coming to India

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 22:30

India`s boxing coach Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu is contemplating retirement but will consult the Federation officials before taking a final decision.

Coach Sandhu realistic about Indian boxers chances in London

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 17:50

India`s long-serving boxing coach Gurbux Singh Sandhu is realistic about his wards chances in this year`s London Olympics.

AK Mishra boxing tourney continues to enthrall

Last Updated: Friday, March 9, 2012, 22:51

The ongoing 19th AK Mishra All India Boxing Championship continued to enthrall the crowd with some high-octane bouts here on Friday.

Michael Clarke primed to battle India and doubters

Last Updated: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 17:25

Tasked with leading Australia out of the cricketing doldrums, the Michael Clarke has endured a baptism of fire since taking over from Ricky Ponting.

Indian women pugilists set to leave for England

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 22:13

L Sarita Devi and Pinki Jangra along with seven other women pugilists will leave for a multinational training-cum-competition tour of England on Monday.

Indian boxers aim for medals, Olympic berths at World C`ships

Last Updated: Sunday, September 25, 2011, 19:49

With last edition`s bronze-medallist Vijender Singh and the experienced Akhil Kumar leading the charge, Indian boxers will look to secure Olympic berths besides fetching medals against a strong field in the World Championships starting in Baku, Azerbaijan.