Olympic bronze: Heavyweights Pulev and Mammadov win bronze
August 10th, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Bulgaria's Tervel Pulev and Azerbaijan's Teymur Mammadov won bronze in the men's Olympic 91kg boxing here Friday after losing their respective semi-finals.Ukraine's Olexander Usyk ... Read more...
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Satisfied with my effort: Mary Kom
August 8th, 2012 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS) M.C. Mary Kom, who settled for an Olympic bronze Wednesday after losing her semifinal bout to local favourite Nicola Adams, said she was satisfied with her ... Read more...
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Olympics: Schedule of events involving Indian athletes Saturday
August 4th, 2012 - 2:02 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Following is the schedule of events involving Indian athletes at the Olympic Games Saturday.Athletics
Men's 20 km walk: Baljinder Singh, Gurmeet Singh and Irfan Kolothum Thodi
Women's 3000m ... Read more...
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Olympics boxing: Devendro punches his way to pre-quarters
July 31st, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 31 (IANS) Indian boxer Laishram Devendro Singh made his way into the pre-quartefinals of the 49kg class in emphatic style with the referee stopping contest in the first ... Read more...
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Olympics: Indian boxers Vijender, Jai Bhagwan shine (Second Lead)
July 29th, 2012 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) Boxers Vijender Singh and his childhood friend Jai Bhagwan set the record straight for India, after the disappointment of Shiva Thapa, as they made their way ... Read more...
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Olympics boxing: Jai Bhagwan marches into round of 16 (Lead)
July 29th, 2012 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) Inspired by chants of "India, India" resonating in the ExCeL London Exhibition Centre, boxer Jai Bhagwan outclassed his Seychelles' opponent Andrique Allisop 18-8 in the lightweight ... Read more...
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Nothing to lose at the Olympics: Jai Bhagwan
July 26th, 2012 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) A late bloomer in the world of boxing, Jai Bhagwan took rapid strides to get to the pinnacle of sport in the country. In his ... Read more...
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Mary Kom qualifies for London Olympics
May 18th, 2012 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Qinhuangdao (China), May 18 (IANS) India's star boxer M.C. Mary Kom (51 kg) has qualified for the London Olympics after her conqueror in the World Championships, Nicola Adams, won her ... Read more...
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India’s boxing future bright: Vijender
April 14th, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Beijing 2008 bronze medallist Vijender Singh, who remains a medal hope for India at the 2012 London Olympics, Saturday said the country's boxing future looked ... Read more...
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Shiva Thapa enters final at Czech boxing meet
March 24th, 2012 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Shiva Thapa advanced into the final of the 56 kg category at the Boxing Grand Prix in Ústi nad Labem, Czech Republic while Vikas Krishan ... Read more...
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Shekhar Suman to be back with ‘Movers & Shakers’
February 23rd, 2012 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Over a decade after tickling the funny bone of the audiences with "Movers & Shakers", Shekhar Suman is set to return with the entertaining celebrity chat ... Read more...
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Pacquiao willing to fight Mayweather Junior
January 11th, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, Jan 11 (IANS) Filipino boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao responded to Floyd Mayweather Jr's challenge by saying that he is willing to fight the undefeated American boxer, the local ... Read more...
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Indian boxer Vikas pulls out of final
November 28th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 28 (IANS) Boxer Vikas Krishnan, the lone Indian boxer in the final, pulled out of the title clash in the 69kg category of the London Boxing International Invitational ... Read more...
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Indian boxers to compete in test event for London Olympics
November 22nd, 2011 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) A five member Indian team will compete in the London Boxing International Invitational Tournament, beginning Thursday, as part of their preparations for the 2012 London ... Read more...
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Venkys to sponsor Mumbai Fighters
November 11th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) After buying out English Premier Legue (EPL) side Blackburn Rovers, poultry major Venkys has forayed into boxing as the sponsor of Mumbai Fighters team at the ... Read more...
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Indian boxers to return from world meet Tuesday
October 10th, 2011 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Indian boxing contingent will return from Baku, Azerbaijan Tuesday after a satisfactory show at the World Championships where Vikas Krishan won a bronze and ... Read more...
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Secret behind Swank’s svelte frame
August 27th, 2011 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 27 (IANS) At 37, actress Hilary Swank can easily flaunt a bikini, and she has her fitness regime to thank for it.The actress was pictured on the ... Read more...
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Amandeep settles for silver in Asian Boxing
August 12th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Indian boxer Amandeep Singh (49 kg) Friday settled for a silver in the Asian Boxing Championships at Incheon, South Korea.According to information reaching here, the ... Read more...
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Amandeep in final of Asian Confederation boxing
August 11th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) India's Amandeep Singh (49kg) entered the finals of the 2011 ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships at Incheon, South Korea, while Paramjeet Samota (91kg) and Balwinder ... Read more...
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President’s Cup boxing: Santosh Kumar enters final, bronze for Bidhuri
July 7th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Teenager V. Santosh Kumar (64kg) made it to the finals of the President's Cup boxing here Thursday while Lakhbir Singh (69 kg) eased into the ... Read more...
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Ryan Gosling to star in ‘Only God Forgives’
June 25th, 2011 - 5:04 am ICT by IANS
London, June 25 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling has been roped in to play the lead in director Nicolas Wilding Refn's new film "Only God Forgives".The 30-year-old actor, who has previously ... Read more...
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Pakistani boxing official shot dead
June 17th, 2011 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 17 (IANS) A three-time Olympic boxer and a senior sports official of Pakistan was gunned down in Quetta, Dawn News reported Friday.Abrar Hussain, deputy director of the Pakistan ... Read more...
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Monica and Pooja settle for bronze at China Open boxing
June 2nd, 2011 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India's Monica Saun (60kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg) Thursday settled for a bronze each at the China Open boxing championships in Guiyang, China.Monica lost her ... Read more...
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Osbourne donates her clothes
May 14th, 2011 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 14 (IANS) Singer Kelly Osbourne has cleared out her wardrobe and donated her old clothes to an organisation for the homeless in Los Angeles.She is using the clear-out ... Read more...
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Haye preparing for Klitschko bout by gym workouts with 500 pounds-a-week stripper
March 18th, 2011 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 18(ANI): WBA world heavyweight champion David Haye is preparing for his upcoming title bout against Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko with the help of X Factor lapdancer Amie Buck.According to the Sun, ... Read more...
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Brit boxing ace Khan says he never tested positive for drugs
December 26th, 2010 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 26 (ANI): Hitting out at drug rumours, Ace British boxer Amir Khan has said that he and Manny Pacquiao are completely clean.Khan's conditioning coach Alex Ariza claims Marcos Maidana's trainer ... Read more...
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Prior denies challenging ‘annoying’ Siddle to a punch-up following dismissal
December 21st, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Perth, Dec 21(ANI): England wicketkeeper Mathew Prior has denied reports that he had invited Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle to fight outside Perth's WACA Ground.The incident reportedly happened when Prior was bowled ... Read more...
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Sports academies to ensure stadiums’ utility post-CWG: Dikshit
November 23rd, 2010 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Replying to demands to set up a sports body in Delhi to ensure stadiums are utilised after the Commonwealth Games, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday said she ... Read more...
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Manny Pacquiao Thrashes Antonio Margarito
November 14th, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Arlington, Nov 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The highly anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito held some big surprises for the fans as the Mexican and the Filipino produced one ... Read more...
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Denzel Washington on his upbringing, 9/11 and staying humble
November 7th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 07 (ANI): Oscar winning star Denzel Washington has opened about his life and revealed what has made him the man he is today.At 55, Washington is keeping his age at ... Read more...
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Strauss confident of retaining Ashes Down Under
October 28th, 2010 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 28 (IANS) England captain Andrew Strauss feels his side is well-prepared, and he is confident of retaining the Ashes, beginning Nov 25 in Brisbane.The squad fly out to Perth ... Read more...
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Klitschko believes he’s boxing’s answer to Wacko Jacko
October 27th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct. 27 (ANI): Ukrainian IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko reckons he will be boxing's answer to Wacko Jacko when he hangs up his gloves.Klitschko will defend both ... Read more...
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Brit Muslim boxer Amir feared he would die in Philippines horror typhoon
October 20th, 2010 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct. 20 (ANI): Brit Muslim boxing hero Amir Khan has revealed how he feared he would die in a Philippines hotel as it was hit by a 160 miles per hour ... Read more...
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Strauss defends England boot camp despite Anderson injury
October 19th, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 19 (ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss has defended the team's five day boot camp in Germany, even though it might have wrecked fast bowler James Anderson's Ashes dreams.The England ... Read more...
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Delhi discusses setting up of Sports Academy
October 18th, 2010 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Delhi Cabinet Monday discussed a proposal to set up a Sports Academy in the capital to popularise sports culture and utilise the stadiums after the Commonwealth ... Read more...
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