Olympic Boxing News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Assam CM inaugurates Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain's Boxing Academy in Guwahati
Guwahati, June 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain inaugurated the Lovlina Borgohain Boxing Academy in Barchandra, North Guwahati. This inauguration marks a significant milestone in Borgohain's vision to empower youth and cultivate world-class boxing talent from the grassroots level in the northeast.
Tokyo Olympian boxer Simranjeet Kaur turns professional
New Delhi, May 21: Olympian and World Championships bronze medallist Simranjeet Kaur Bath is ready to make her mark on the professional stage. She’s been officially signed by American pro boxer Roy Jones Jr. and Indian star Mandeep Jangra, who will mentor and train her through the transition from amateur to pro.
Mary Kom issues legal notice to deny rumours about personal life
New Delhi, April 30: Legendary Indian boxer M.C. Mary Kom has issued a legal notice through her lawyer Rajat Mathur, strongly denying recent rumours about her personal life, including her relationship status and separation from her husband, Onkholer (Onler) Kom.
India ends Brazil 2025 World Boxing campaign with six medals
New Delhi, April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Saturday.
World Boxing Cup: Lakshya Chahar to kick off India's campaign against Olympian Wanderley Pereira
New Delhi, March 31: Indian men’s contingent will be eyeing for medal-winning performances at the much-anticipated World Boxing Cup 2025 to be played in Brazil from March 31 to April 5 after they were handed a mixed draw with two boxers getting a direct entry in the semifinals and few more needing just a win to reach the last four.
Women Boxing National: World champion Nitu, Olympians Pooja Rani, Jaismine headline star-studded line-up
New Delhi, March 20: The country's best boxing talent is all set to punch their way to glory as the draw for the 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships to be played at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida from March 21-27 set the ball rolling for a week-long exhibition of the exhilarating contest between the established and upcoming talent.
Hemanta Kalita asked Lovlina to withdraw from women's Nationals, alleges BFI chief Ajay Singh
New Delhi, March 19: Boxing Federation of India (BFI) chief Ajay Singh alleged that Tokyo Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain and other boxers from Assam have been asked by suspended BFI secretary general Hemanta Kalita not to participate in the Women's National Championships, starting from March 21.
Olympian boxer Ashish flags training issues for Himachal athletes, seeks CM Sukhu's support
New Delhi, March 19: Olympian boxer Ashish Chaudhary has sought Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's intervention to face off tje challenges faced by state athletes in securing dedicated training time.
Yes, I would like to contest BFI elections, says Olympian boxer Vijender Singh
New Delhi, Feb 26: With the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) setting up an ad-hoc committee to manage boxing in the country, Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh said he is ready to contest elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to help put things in order.
Indian boxers must get more foreign exposure to secure medals at LA 2028: Vijender Singh
New Delhi, Feb 26: Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh has advocated for increased foreign exposure for Indian boxers to increase their chances of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In addition, he called for new and fair elections in the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
Boxer Vijender Singh supports PM Modi's fitness initiative, asks people to support the movement
New Delhi, Jan 30: Olympic bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Fit-India Initiative' and said it was a great movement to promote a balanced diet and fitness.
Boxer Mary Kom attends Maha Kumbh, shares her experience of first visit to Sangam
Prayagraj, Jan 26: Boxer and Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj on Sunday and shared her experience of attending the religious congregation for the first time.
MC Mary Kom expresses gratitude for Maha Kumbh 2025, calls it a special experience
Prayagraj, January 25: Legendary boxer and Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom expressed her admiration for the Maha Kumbh 2025 during her visit to the event in Prayagraj, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for their efforts.
Los Angeles Olympics very much in my vision but it will be one-step at a time from now: Lovlina Borgohain
Guwahati, January 5: Lovlina Borgohain is eyeing a third straight summer Olympics but will take one step at a time from here on. Lovlina, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics but returned empty-handed from Paris 2024, said Los Angeles 2028 was very much in her plans.
I want to be wiser leading into LA Olympics, says Lovlina Borgohain
Guwahati, Jan 5: Lovlina Borgohain is eyeing her third straight summer Olympics but will take it one step at a time from here on. Lovlina, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics but returned empty-handed from Paris 2024, said Los Angeles 2028 was very much in her plans.