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Of rich cricketers and richer boxers

Of rich cricketers and richer boxers

Saturday, December 20, 2008 22:53

Cricketers are by far the richest sportspersons in India, with the exception of Vishwanathan Anand and a couple of golfers probably. But when was the last time a cricketer gave away his money for a ...

AIBA World Cup - Euphoria, dejection and the task ahead

AIBA World Cup - Euphoria, dejection and the task ahead

Sunday, December 14, 2008 21:01

The first AIBA Boxing World Cup was a mixed bag for Indian boxing fans. The first two days of the five day event were a cause for elation as all four Indian boxers won through ...

A South African potion for Indian boxing

A South African potion for Indian boxing

Friday, December 12, 2008 2:29

As I am writing this, Jitender Kumar and Anthresh Lakra have also made it to the semi-finals of the AIBA World Cup, assuring India of at least 4 bronze medals at this tournament – surely India’s ...

1st AIBA Boxing World Cup - Preview

1st AIBA Boxing World Cup - Preview

Sunday, December 7, 2008 17:03

The 1st AIBA Boxing World Cup will be held in Moscow from 10th to 14th December, 2008. This is the first world level competition after the Olympics, and after the fine performance of Indian boxers ...

How many more titles do I have to win for Khel Ratna?

How many more titles do I have to win for Khel Ratna?

Monday, December 1, 2008 22:56

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna is India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports. The award was instituted in the year 1991-92 to supply the lack of ...

52nd Military Boxing Championship: 4 Silver and 3 Bronze Medals

52nd Military Boxing Championship: 4 Silver and 3 Bronze Medals

Monday, December 1, 2008 10:40

The Indians will return from the 52nd Military Boxing Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan with a haul of four silver and three bronze medals. Unfortunately, all the 4 Indian finalists i.e. Paramjit Singh (48kg), Suranjoy Singh ...

Women's Boxing: India's Mary Kom delivers 4th World Title

Women’s Boxing: India’s Mary Kom delivers 4th World Title

Saturday, November 29, 2008 23:04

India's M C Mary Kom clinched her fourth World Championship gold in the 46kg category at the fifth AIBA World Championships being held at Ningbo City, China, on Saturday. Team India, though, failed to retain the overall crown. In a ...

Good Times for Vijender

Good Times for Vijender

Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:26

Olympic success coupled with boyish good looks have catapulted small town boy Vijender into the national spotlight. As expected endorsements have started trickling in; Bajaj Allianz recently signed Vijender for their ‘Early Start Insurance Plan’ as a ...

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Guadalajara 2008: And Thokchom takes Gold

Guadalajara 2008: And Thokchom takes Gold

Sunday, November 2, 2008 2:55

India's Thokchom Nanao Singh has won the gold medal in the 48-kg (Light Flyweight) class in the inaugural AIBA Youth World Championships at Guadalajara in Mexico. Here's how the match panned out: Round 1: Grigoriy Nikolaychuk of ...

Guadalajara 2008: Go Thokchom Go!

Guadalajara 2008: Go Thokchom Go!

Saturday, November 1, 2008 23:00

Saturday, Nov 1, 2008: A few hours from now, India’s Thokchom Nanao Singh will take on Grigoriy Nikolaychuk of Russia for the gold medal in the 48-kg (Light Flyweight) class in the 1st AIBA Youth World Championships at Guadalajara ...