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Unseeded Nikhat Zareen gets tough draw in Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: India’s two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain have been handed tough draws while their male counterparts have a relatively easier passage in the boxing competition in Paris Olympics.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2024

Paris Olympics: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain in tough half of women's boxing draw

Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, two of India's top hopes in women's boxing at the Paris Olympics, face challenging opponents in their respective weight categories according to the draws that have been announced.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2024

Boxer Nikhat Zareen fighting for first Indian Olympics gold at Paris 2024

Double world champion Nikhat Zareen might be India’s best chance for a first-ever Olympics boxing gold.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2024

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Neeraj Chopra leads India's top 10 medal hopes at Paris 2024 Olympics

It's under one month when the 2024 Paris Olympics will be declared open in the French Capital on July 26, as over 100 Indian athletes will try to achieve Olympic glory by finishing on the podium of the world's biggest sporting stage.

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2024

Five Olympic-bound Indian boxers to train in Germany ahead of Paris Games

NEW DELHI: The Indian boxing contingent, with the exception of Amit Panghal, the gold medallist from the Commonwealth Games, is set to embark on a month-long training camp in Germany starting from June 28.

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2024

Paris Olympics: Indian boxers fight in final qualifiers

NEW DELHI: Aiming for the final Olympic tickets, Indian boxers will be motivated to overcome recent disappointments in and out of the ring when they compete in the second World Qualification Tournament, which gets underway in Bangkok on Friday.

The Times of India · May 23, 2024

Every competition has made me a better boxer: Olympic debutant Nikhat Zareen

NEW DELHI: At a time when Indian boxing is struggling to put together its best contingent for the Paris Olympics, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen has emerged as the country’s best bet for a medal — in the women’s 50kg class — at the upcoming Summer Games.

The Times of India · May 8, 2024

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Interview | Boxer Lovlina aims to better the colour of her medal in Paris

Lovlina Borgohain, a rising star in Indian boxing, aims to change the color of her Olympic medal in Paris 2024.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Nikhat Zareen ready to step out of Mary Kom's shadow: Coach

NEW DELHI: According to coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez, two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is prepared to emerge out of MC Mary Kom's shadow and win a medal in the Olympics in Paris.

The Times of India · Apr 10, 2024

Indian boxers renew quest for Paris Olympic quotas in Italy

Experienced boxers like Shiva Thapa, Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev are among the nine Indian contenders vying for spots at the Paris Olympics in the inaugural World Qualification Tournament set to commence in Busto Arsizio, Italy this Sunday.

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2024

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…

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

Lovlina Borgohain settles for silver; India ends campaign in boxing with five medals

HANGZHOU: Lovlina Borgohain had a lot riding on her. India was waiting for its first gold medal from the boxing ring in Hangzhou after four other boxers finished with a bronze each.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Asian Games: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain settles for silver, Parveen Hooda signs off with bronze

NEW DELHI: India's boxing contingent at the Asian Games put up an impressive performance, with Lovlina Borgohain leading the charge by clinching a silver medal in the 75kg category on Wednesday. The highly anticipated final saw Borgohain, the reigning world Asian champion, face off against two-time Olympic medalist Li Qian,…

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Asian Games Boxing | Lovlina loses in 75 kg gold medal bout to China’s Li Qian

Lovlina Borgohain (silver) & Parveen Hooda (bronze) won India's final medals at Asian Games. Borgohain was out-punched in 75kg final by Li Qian, while Parveen lost to Lin Yu Ting due to height disadvantage.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games | Lovlina Borgohain storms into final with a Paris ticket

Lovlina Borgohain won her semifinal bout at the Asian Games in Hangzhou to qualify for Paris 2024. She overcame Thailand's Maneekon Baison in a tight bout, using her height and reach to take the first round 5-0. In the final round, Lovlina followed her coaches' instructions and dominated, winning unanimously..

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

Asian Games: Lovlina books Paris Olympics ticket; Preeti, Narender sign off with bronze

NEW DELHI: World champion Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) showcased her mettle by securing an Olympic quota spot for herself in style during her remarkable journey to the final at the Asian Games.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Asian Games boxing | Preeti, Lovlina enter semis, assuring India of two medals

Preeti Pawar & Lovlina Borgohain secure Olympic quotas in Asian Games. Preeti defeated Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova 4-1 in 54kg qtr-final, Lovlina beat South Korea's Seong Suyeon 5-0 in 75kg. Nikhat Zareen 1st Indian to win Olympic quota. Semifinalists in 50-60kg, finalists in 66-75kg qualify for Paris Olympics.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Asian Games 2023: Nikhat and Lovlina headline India’s challenge in the boxing ring

For a sport with widely held notions of strength and masculinity in popular culture, boxing in India has been headlined mainly by women in recent times. As the sport with the fourth-highest medal count for India at the Asian Games, it has contributed 57 medals, but the inclusion of the…

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The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023

'Demonstrate in action what true sporting spirit is...': PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent

NEW DELHI: The Hangzhou Asian Games officially commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday, featuring Olympic medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain and men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh as India's flag-bearers.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Asian Games | Hockey captain Harmanpreet, boxer Lovlina to lead Indian contingent at opening ceremony

India's Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Lovlina Borgohain (boxing) will lead the 655-member strong contingent at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Neeraj Chopra (javelin) was the flag-bearer at the 2018 Asian Games. 481 gold medals are up for grabs in 40 disciplines, with the opening ceremony on Saturday and…

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023

Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain named India's flag-bearers for Asian Games opening ceremony

NEW DELHI: Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain have been named India's flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony scheduled to take place on September 23 in Hangzhou, China.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

NADA Test: Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first five months

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja gave dope samples thrice between January and May this year, making him the most tested cricketer during this period

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

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

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