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Boxers, coaches to protest at IOC headquarters

However, the future of the sport is still uncertain with the International Boxing Association (IBA), not being recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

published on : 30th March 2023
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Assam House lauds boxing champ Lovlina; state announces Rs 50 lakh reward 

"At first, Lovlina won an Olympic medal for Assam. Then she became the first woman player from the state to win a world championship," said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

published on : 29th March 2023
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Box office hit but Nikhat & Co have bigger challenges

Not to undermine the boxers’ performances here, but they know that some of the top countries, like the US and Ireland, had given the tournament a miss.

published on : 28th March 2023
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Fantastic Four sparkle at Worlds, but Indian boxers have a long way to go 

The emergence of three new champions in Lovlina, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora and some promising performances from the likes of Preeti Pawar were key takeaways.

published on : 27th March 2023
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Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat, Lovlina crowned world champions

Nikhat upstaged two-time Asian champion Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam by a 5-0 verdict to take the light flyweight title in front of a packed KD Jadhav Indoor Hall.

published on : 26th March 2023
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Golden Punch: Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time 

"I am delighted to become a world champion for the second time, especially in an Olympic category and at home," Nikhat, who won the 50kg title, said after her bout on Sunday.

published on : 26th March 2023
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Nitu on top of the worlds

World youth champ then, women’s title now

published on : 26th March 2023
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Current selection process constantly challenges boxers: India boxing HPD  

Dunne happy with Indian boxers' spirited show in the ongoing World Championships, says that constant assessment process keeps boxers on their toes and makes them accustomed to pressure.

published on : 25th March 2023
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World boxing championships: Nitu Ghanghas becomes world champion with 5-0 win

The Indian put up a stupendous performance to see off Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altansetseg 5-0 and claim the title for the minimum weight category in front of a packed crowd.

published on : 25th March 2023
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Saweety looks to display gold mettle

Having confirmed her second World C’ships medal, Haryana’s pugilist hoping to sign off with top finish

published on : 25th March 2023
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‘Aggression’ behind Nitu’s successful run

The Haryana pugilist stamped her authority in the Worlds tp enter the final

published on : 24th March 2023
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Nitu Ghanghas assures India of its first medal at Women's Boxing World Championships

The Indian played with aggression and landed a flurry of punches on her opponent, forcing the referee to stop the bout and rule in Nitu's favour.

published on : 22nd March 2023
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Serbian boxer Jelena exploring World with big picture in mind

Reigning WBO European champ, who was part of Women's World meet, eager to learn the fine nuances of the sport and pass on the knowledge to youngsters

published on : 22nd March 2023
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Former Indian National champion Satinder Kaur quits DoJ job to join Australia boxing team

While 'Magnificent Mary' scaled new heights post giving birth to her twins, marriage took 2004 National champion Kaur too far away in New South Wales in Australia.

published on : 21st March 2023
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Boxing: Lorna's journey, navigating illness and poverty through boxing

The Kenyan boxer took to the sport because of her Asthma and hasn't looked back in the last decade

published on : 21st March 2023
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Women’s World Championships: Lovlina one hit away from medal

AS Lovlina Borgohain walked into the ring for the first time at the IBA Women’s World Championships on Monday evening, there was much anticipation.

published on : 21st March 2023
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Lovlina, Sakshi advance to quarterfinals of Women's World Championships 

While Lovlina out-punched Mexico's Vanessa Ortiz, Sakshi got the better of Zhazira Urakbayeva of Kazakhstan to progress to the last eight stage.

published on : 20th March 2023
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Packing a punch at Bulgaria

In February, the Washermanpet boxer Kalaivani S bagged Bronze in Bulgaria at the Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament.

published on : 20th March 2023
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A student, an embalmer and boxer all rolled into Singapore's Danisha Mathialagan

The 25-year-old from Singapore, who is part of the ongoing IBA Women's World Championships, is a proficient boxer & an equally proficient embalmer

published on : 20th March 2023
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Singapore finds new world in women’s boxing championships

Anyone could have been disheartened given the state of sport in their country but not Danisha.

published on : 20th March 2023
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