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India’s boxing revival faces the Asian test: Can the country turn its resurgence into medals?

Indian boxers prepare for the demanding Asian Games 2026 in Japan. This event follows a record-breaking Commonwealth Games performance for the contingent. Several women boxers carry significant medal hopes into the competition. Men's boxing shows signs of progress, aiming for stronger showings. Success in Japan will gauge the sport's revival…

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'I hate the name Narendra': Indian boxer tells PM Modi what Pakistani opponent said after defeat

Indian boxer Narender Berwal shared a humorous anecdote with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a Pakistani boxer who became frustrated by repeatedly encountering the name Narendra. Berwal won silver in the men's 90+ kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026, where India recorded its best-ever boxing performance with 10 medals.…

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PM Modi meets CWG medallists: Lauds Lovlina for objecting to distorted India map; feeds laddus to Mirabai

The athletes shared light-hearted anecdotes during the interaction with Prime Minister Modi. The Prime Minister acknowledged the athletes' efforts and their inspirational role. Medallists discussed their Commonwealth Games journey and personal challenges with the PM.

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Seven golds, three silvers: India's boxing contingent punches its way to best-ever Commonwealth Games performance

India's boxing team achieved its best-ever Commonwealth Games performance. Seven gold medals and three silvers were secured by the contingent. Ankush Panghal and Sachin Siwach won gold in men's boxing events. Jaismine Lamboria and Preeti Pawar also secured gold medals for India. Lovlina Borgohain and Jadumani Singh earned silver medals…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra, 10 Indian boxers eye gold medals, check full schedule

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra leads India's javelin throw final on July 31 at the Commonwealth Games. Indian boxers aim for finals, guaranteeing a record medal haul in the sport. Tejaswin Shankar continues his decathlon campaign after ending day one in second place. Judo and cycling events also…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally: India reaches 15 medals after Day 7 wins, check latest standings

India secured three new medals on Wednesday, boosting its overall Commonwealth Games tally. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar earned his second consecutive silver medal in the event. Para athlete Dilip Gavit claimed gold with a new Games record time. Indian boxers guaranteed ten medals after reaching the semifinals. This performance has…

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Indian boxing juggernaut rolls past Birmingham haul with 10 assured medals

Six more Indian boxers advanced to the semifinals, securing at least ten medals. This achievement surpasses the country's entire boxing medal haul from the 2022 Games. Sakshi Chaudhary and Jaismine Lamboria won their respective quarterfinal bouts decisively. Arundhati Choudhary secured a tough win, while Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal dominated…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India Schedule July 29 Day 7: Check athletics, boxing, swimming and other events today

Commonwealth Games 2026 India Day 7: Indian athletes aim for more medals on July 29 at the Commonwealth Games. Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar lead the athletics charge in their respective finals. Six boxers will fight for semi-final spots and guaranteed podium finishes in their quarter-finals. Swimming, weightlifting, and para…

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Parul, Sreeshankar lead India's Day 7 medal charge at CWG

Indian athletes Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar headline Day 7 events. Six boxers are in quarterfinal action, aiming for medal contention. Sanjana and Manpreet Kaur compete in weightlifting and shot put finals. Several swimmers and para-athletes also vie for medals. India has secured twelve medals so far in the games.

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Gold difficult but we will do fine in CWG, Asiad not so sure: Mary Kom on Indian boxing prospects

With the Commonwealth Games on the horizon, Mary Kom is hopeful for medal success for Indian boxers, although she acknowledges that securing a gold might be a tough feat this time around. The legendary six-time world champion has also criticized the Boxing Federation of India, emphasizing ongoing selection disputes and…

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Boxers Ankushita Boro, Nishant Dev seal quarterfinal spots in World Olympic Qualifiers

NEW DELHI: Ankushita Boro (60kg) and Nishant Dev (71kg) secured comfortable victories to advance to the quarterfinals of the second Boxing World Olympic Qualifiers in Bangkok on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Boxing World Qualifiers: Arundhati Choudhary moves to pre-quarters, Narender Berwal knocks out

National champion Arundhati Choudhary recorded a convincing triumph in the 66kg weight category to reach the pre-quarter-finals while Narender Berwal lost in the +92kg category by a 3:2 verdict in the Boxing World Olympics Qualifiers in Bangkok on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Boxing | Panghal makes a comeback amidst drastic changes for Olympic qualifier in Bangkok

BFI changes six boxers for World Olympic qualifier in Bangkok after disappointing performance in Italy.

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World Olympic boxing qualifier | India begins campaign on a disappointing note

India's Deepak Bhoria and Narender Berwal face defeats in World Olympic boxing qualifier in Italy.

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World Olympic boxing qualifier | Nine Indians will try to book their tickets to Paris

Nine Indian boxers aim to secure quota places for Paris Olympics in World Olympic boxing qualifier-1 in Italy.

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TOISA 2023 Nominees: The boxers in the fray for top honours

NEW DELHI: India's top boxers, who made history at the international arena last year and have been nominated for the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023, are all set to battle for the top honours in the men's and women's categories. Come February 23, and the winner of…

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Nine Indian boxers eye Paris Olympic quotas at first qualification tournament in Italy

NEW DELHI: Nine Indian boxers, including World Championships bronze medallists Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev, are set to participate in the first qualification tournament for the Paris Olympics in Busto Arsizio, Italy, from February 29 to March 12. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced the squad, featuring experienced campaigners…

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Indian boxing squad for Asian Games named

NEW DELHI: Record six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the Indian boxing squad for the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023.

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Deepak, Nishant, Parveen and Arundhati make it to the team for Hangzhou Asian Games

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Amit Panghal, Akash Kumar and Vikas Krishnan in Asian Games shortlist

World championships medallists Amit Panghal (51kg), Akash Kumar (57kg) and Vikas Krishan (80kg) lived up to their billing to make it to the shortlist of boxers for the Asian Games, an Olympic qualifying event for Paris 2024.

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Sahani, Bhoria and Berwal advance but Thapa makes his exit

Asian medalists Govind Sahani (48kg), Deepak Bhoria (51kg) and Narender Berwal (+92kg) won their respective bouts, while Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) crashed out of the World boxing championships in Tashkent on Thursday.

The Times of India

World Boxing Championships: Narender enters quarters; Govind and Deepak in pre-quarters

NEW DELHI: Narender Berwal posted a stellar victory to move into the quarter-finals of the Men’s World Boxing Championships while Govind Sahani and Deepak Kumar entered the pre-quarters as India dominated the proceedings in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Thursday.

The Times of India

Shiva, Deepak to lead 13-member Indian squad in World Boxing Championships

NEW DELHI: Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Deepak Bhoria will headline the Indian squad for the upcoming men's World Boxing Championships to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 30 to May 14.

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