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(Search results - 54)IndiaMar 8, 2024, 5:00 PM IST
Indian Army to set up two Army Girls Sports organization for young girls
At the Army Marksmanship Unit in Mhow and the Army Sports Institute in Pune, the Indian Army will establish two Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSC). The AGSCs will give young females formal education while teaching them sports like weightlifting, boxing, shooting, and athletics.
SportsMar 6, 2024, 12:44 PM IST
International Women's Day 2024: 7 Indian women who won Olympic medals
This International Women's Day, let's celebrate women who have brought glory to our nation by winning Olympic medals and are an inspiration for every woman all over the country.
BollywoodApr 20, 2020, 5:03 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan might be a co-star of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, read details
The 77-year-old veteran actor said Prakash Mehra scheduled a meeting with him and Ali at the sports icon's US home in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
SportsApr 3, 2020, 2:01 PM IST
Fight against coronavirus: PM Modi interacts with sportspersons; gives 5-point mantra
PM Narendra Modi praised the sportspersons for bringing glory to the nation through stellar performances on the field. Now they have a very important role to play in boosting the morale of the nation as well as spreading the message of social distancing along with asking people to continuously follow advisories given during lockdown, he said
Other SportsOct 31, 2019, 2:03 PM IST
Olympic test event: Indian boxers Shiva Thapa, Pooja Rani win gold medals in Tokyo
Shiva Thapa (63kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg) did the country proud with gold while Ashish (69kg) settled for a silver, ending India's brilliant campaign at Olympic test event
Other SportsOct 31, 2019, 12:48 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: IOC picks Mary Kom to represent Asia in boxing ambassadors group
Mary Kom will represent the Asian bloc in the ambassadors group for Tokyo Olympics, which also comprise the likes of Ukrainian legend Vasyl Lamachenko (Europe), a two-time Olympic and world gold-medallist who now plies his trade in the professional circuit, and five-time world champion and 2016 Olympic gold-winner Julio Cesar La Cruz (Americas) among others
Other SportsOct 29, 2019, 12:52 PM IST
Indian boxers shine in Olympic Test event; Shiva Thapa secures medal
Four-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63kg) won his quarter-final bout in the Olympic Test event for boxing on Tuesday (October 29) in Tokyo
SportsOct 14, 2019, 5:30 PM IST
Sportstop: From India's win against South Africa to Mary Kom's victory at World Women's Boxing Championship
In this week’s Sportstop (October 7 to 13), there is good news from Indian cricket. The Virat Kohli-led side created a world record when they thrashed South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test in Pune. Also, Mary Kom won a historic eighth boxing world championship medal in Russia
Other SportsOct 12, 2019, 11:45 AM IST
World women's boxing: Mary Kom settles for historic bronze after semi-final loss, questions result
After losing the semi-final, Mary Kom took to Twitter to question the result. She had to settle for a historic bronze medal at the World Women's Boxing Championships in Russia
Other SportsOct 10, 2019, 2:54 PM IST
Sports minister Kiren Rijiju praises legend Mary Kom for making India proud
'The way Mary Kom has shown her commitment towards the sports after becoming a mother of three children it is a big message to sports,' Kiren Rijiju told reporters
Other SportsOct 10, 2019, 12:26 PM IST
World Women’s Boxing Championships: I will try to win gold, says Mary Kom after creating history
Mary Kom said, 'So after winning the quarter-final, I am happy and will try to win the highest medal for the country. I would try my best and hopefully win the gold medal here. I would give my best to enter the finals of the tournament'
Other SportsOct 10, 2019, 11:06 AM IST
World Women’s Boxing Championships: Magnificent Mary Kom creates history in Russia with 8th medal
Mary Kom defeated reigning Olympic medallist Ingrit Valencia by unanimous decision 5-0 decision to enter the semi-finals in the 51kg category. Thus, she is confirmed of a medal in Ulan-Ude, Russia. This is her first medal in the 51kg section
Other SportsOct 7, 2019, 10:44 AM IST
World Boxing Championships: Sarita Devi, Nandini bow out
The Indian boxing star Sarita Devi, who is seeded fourth in her category, put up a convincing first-round performance as the five-times Asian gold medalist, managed to land some clear punches initially but the Russian pugilist Natalia Shadrina made a strong comeback in the second and third round to overpower the experienced Sarita
Other SportsSep 22, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
Pranab Mukherjee congratulates World Boxing Championship silver medallist Amit Panghal
"Heartiest Congratulations to boxer Amit Panghal on becoming the first Indian male boxer to clinch the World Championship Silver medal. You have made us proud." Pranab Mukherjee’s tweet read.
Other SportsSep 12, 2019, 1:24 PM IST
Sports ministry sends all-women list for Padma awards; Mary Kom recommended for Padma Vibhushan
So far, Padma Vibhushan has been bestowed upon only three male sportspersons namely chess legend Viswanathan Anand (2007), cricket great Sachin Tendulkar (2008) and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary (2008, posthumously). Now, Mary Kom has been recommended