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Countries participating in the Asian Games in Hangzhou are offering various incentives to athletes to bring home medals. These incentives include houses, money, cars, and government jobs. While athletes claim that they are more interested in glory than financial gain, winning a medal, especially gold, can provide a significant windfall.INDIAN AMATEUR BOXING FEDERATION
WFI elections set to be held on December 21, results to be declared on same day
The WFI elections were originally slated to be held on August 12. The Punjab and Haryana High Court, which is hearing a petition, in August extended the stay on WFI elections till September 25. The stay order came in the wake of a petition filed by the Haryana Wrestling Association (HWA) which challenged the move to allow the Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association to cast votes in the WFI polls.
09 Dec, 2023, 05:37 PM ISTSC paves way for WFI elections, sets aside stay imposed by Punjab and Haryana HC on wrestling body polls
The Supreme Court overturned the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections. The Supreme Court directed the returning officer to proceed with the election, making it subject to the outcome of the pending writ petition filed by the Haryana Wrestling Association.
28 Nov, 2023, 08:01 PM ISTIndian boxer at risk of losing Asian Games medal and Olympic quota
A female Indian boxer is facing the risk of losing her Asian Games medal and Paris Olympics quota after receiving a notice for multiple whereabouts failures from the International Testing Agency (ITA). The boxer failed to provide her whereabouts before the continental multi-sport event. If found guilty, she could face a maximum two-year ban, which may be reduced to a minimum of one year.
22 Oct, 2023, 10:44 PM ISTUDGAM portal for unclaimed FDs, savings accounts: RBI enrolls 30 banks, check if your bank is in the list
The Reserve Bank of India launched a Centralised Web Portal called UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits - Gateway to Access information) to help and make it simpler for people to search for their unclaimed deposits across different banks at one location.
05 Oct, 2023, 06:03 PM ISTShow me the money: Countries dangle rewards for Asian Games glory
Countries participating in the Asian Games in Hangzhou are offering various incentives to athletes to bring home medals. These incentives include houses, money, cars, and government jobs. While athletes claim that they are more interested in glory than financial gain, winning a medal, especially gold, can provide a significant windfall.
05 Oct, 2023, 04:04 PM ISTAsian Games: Parveen assures India its fifth boxing medal, reaches semis of women's 57 kg
She beat Uzbekistan's Sitora Turdibekova by 5-0 in her quarterfinal bout. 01 Oct, 2023, 01:02 PM ISTUnited World Wrestling Federation suspends WFI for not holding elections on time
The United World Wrestling Federation (UWW) has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for not holding elections as scheduled, which means Indian wrestlers will not be able to compete in the upcoming World Championships under the Indian flag. Instead, they will have to compete as 'neutral athletes'. The WFI is yet to hold presidential elections after the removal of its former chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, due to sexual harassment charges.
24 Aug, 2023, 01:20 PM IST17 elections & counting: Making of Indian democracy
The country's first election was held in 68 phases from October 25, 1951 to February 21, 1952, with 173.2 million voters and 45.8% voter turnout. Since then, India has seen the emergence of multiple political parties and the transition to paperless ballots through electronic voting machines.
16 Aug, 2023, 12:38 AM ISTRBI is caught between tomatoes and cookies
After having raised interest rates by 250 basis points to 6.5%, should the central bank take its cue from packaged food and start preparing the market for cuts next year? Or should it remain hawkish, lest runaway vegetable prices lead to a fresh surge in inflation expectations? I would argue that the RBI should delay a rate cut, and perhaps even slip in one more increase to bring its full-year inflation forecast, which it revised higher to 5.4% on Thursday, closer to its target of 4%.
11 Aug, 2023, 08:50 AM ISTNo role in selection of athletes for Asian Games, says Sports ministry in reply filed in HC on boxers' petition
Names of Indian boxers selected by Boxing Federation of India to represent India at Asian Games have already been sent by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the Organizing Committee of Hangzhou Asian Games, the last date for which was July 15, as per the reply.
24 Jul, 2023, 09:52 PM ISTAmateur Christo Lamprecht sets pace at The Open Championship
Lamprecht cut his teeth at Louis Oosthuizen’s Junior Golf Academy in South Africa. On Thursday, he played alongside the 2010 Open Champion, drawing from his calm wisdom to extract seven birdies from a tricky course protected by wind, treacherous sand traps and rough that appears unkempt, and unwieldy.
20 Jul, 2023, 11:14 PM ISTAchanta Sharath ready to hang his boots after one final attempt at winning an Olympic medal in Paris next year
A career that has spanned 25 years, put India on world table tennis map, and collected almost all accolades, is still longing for that one medal. Sharath has never returned emptyhanded from the Commonwealth Games (CWG) ever since making the debut in 2006.
09 Jul, 2023, 12:05 AM ISTDeepak, Nishant, Parveen secure Asian Games berths; Amit Panghal, Nitu miss out
Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev have been selected for the Indian men's boxing team for the Asian Games, along with Parveen Hooda, Jaismine Lamboria, Arundhati Chaudhary, and Preeti Pawar. Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain are also part of the women's team. The Asian Games will serve as the first Olympic Qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Games.
01 Jul, 2023, 05:02 PM ISTBoxing champion Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards
Mary Kom, India's first Olympic medallist in women's boxing, has been awarded the Global Indian Icon of the Year at the annual UK-India Awards. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Nehru Centre in London won the award for Significant Contribution to UK-India Relations. The awards recognize outstanding contributions in business, professional services, government, culture, and social impact, highlighting their achievements in strengthening bilateral ties.
30 Jun, 2023, 11:04 AM ISTMuhammad Ali threw his Olympic medal into river. Protesting Indian wrestlers look to emulate him
In an unprecedented event for India, athletes around the world, like the legendary American boxer Muhammad Ali, have stood up for their beliefs. Ali, originally known as Cassius Clay, grew up in a racially divided Louisville, Kentucky. Introduced to boxing at a young age, he quickly rose to prominence, winning an Olympic gold medal in Rome in 1960. Known for his agility and swift punches, Ali became an inspiration to millions of boxing enthusiasts globally.
31 May, 2023, 12:13 PM ISTJSW Sports facilitated sponsorship deals worth Rs 250 crore in 2022-23
He said the sports management firm has facilitated more than 150 deals in the past year, comprising both owned and third-party assets. Sports sponsorship consulting is a logical extension for JSW Sports, which was already involved in athlete management, said Singh.
28 Mar, 2023, 05:24 PM ISTNikki Haley announces 2024 White House bid, says "proud daughter of Indian immigrants"
Haley is now the first Indian American woman from the Republican Party to run for the presidential bid. As the former governor of South Carolina and US ambassador to the United Nations, took the stage, Haley introduced herself as the proud daughter of Indian immigrants pitching a new future for the Republican party.
16 Feb, 2023, 07:52 AM IST"Not even consulted": Indian wrestlers unhappy with Sports Ministry's newly formed Oversight committee
After late-night parleys with the protesting star grapplers, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday night announced that Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will 'step aside' from the day-to-day affairs of the WFI till the 'oversight committee' led by Olympian MC Mary Kom completes its inquiry into the allegations against him.
24 Jan, 2023, 07:15 PM ISTIOA sets up seven-member committee to probe allegations against WFI chief
A panel consisting of boxing legend M C Mary Kom and Yogeshwar Dutt has been set up to probe allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The panel also includes archer Dola Banerjee and Indian Weightlifting Federation of India (IWLF) president Sahdev Yadav.
21 Jan, 2023, 12:46 PM ISTSeven Indian boxers roar into final at Youth World Boxing Championships
While Chennai boy Vishwanath claimed a 4-1 win over Juanma Lopez of Puerto Rico, Vanshaj (63.5kg) and Ashish (54kg), who hails from Haryana, posted close 3-2 and 4-3 triumphs against USA's Deshawn Crocklem and Uzbekistan's Khujanazar Nortojiev respectively in their thrilling semi-final encounters as read in a statement released by Boxing Federation of India. .
24 Nov, 2022, 06:17 PM ISTShiva Thapa, Lovlina in Indian boxing squad for Asian Championships
The selection trials for the continental showpiece slated to take place in Amman, Jordan from October 30 to November 12, were held at NIS Patiala from Thursday to Saturday.
18 Sep, 2022, 09:48 PM ISTLovlina Borgohain's labour lost: Curious case of an Indian sporting bout
This is a situation that has played out scores of times in every Indian sporting contingent abroad. The basic issue is that there are very different forces at play in selecting the balance of athletes, officials and support staff who travel to any international sporting event.
06 Aug, 2022, 11:39 PM ISTLovlina stranded after leaving CWG opening ceremony midway, CDM not pleased
A total 164 athletes and officials took part in the ceremony, which is half the Indian contingent's size. The women's cricket team members too decided to stay back in the hotel due to their opening game the following morning.
29 Jul, 2022, 02:38 PM ISTMy coaches are being harassed regularly, politics is affecting my training: Lovlina Borgohain
The Indian boxing squad reached the Games Village here on Sunday night after a training stint in Ireland, but Lovlina's personal coach Sandhya Gurung could not enter the Village since she does not have accreditation.
26 Jul, 2022, 11:26 AM ISTMy coaches are being harassed regularly, politics is affecting my training: Lovlina Borgohain
The Indian boxing squad reached the Games Village on Sunday night after a training stint in Ireland but Lovlina's personal coach Sandhya Gurung could not enter the Village since she does not have accreditation.
25 Jul, 2022, 06:45 PM ISTMary Kom ruled out of CWG after suffering knee injury in selection trials
The six-time world champion twisted her left knee in the first few minutes in the opening round of the 48kg semifinals against Haryana's Nitu.
11 Jun, 2022, 01:13 AM ISTIndian boxer Sarjubala Devi turns professional; signs deal with leading boxing promoter
Indian Boxing Council President, Brigadier PK Muralidharan Raja said: "Sarjubala is an outstanding boxer and this is great news for her and all the fans who have followed her incredible career. "Her career and familial background are already an inspiration to young people in the state of Manipur and we're very excited for her first professional fight in February 2022. It would not be long before she is able to fight in her homeland in front of a raucous crowd who love her to bits."
29 Jan, 2022, 01:54 PM ISTBoxing Federation seeks three-month extension for foreign coaches; review after that
Indian boxing has two foreign recruits in men's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva of Sweden and his women's team counterpart Rafaelle Bergamasco from Italy.
07 Sep, 2021, 12:40 PM ISTWelcome to the club: Indian boxing's pioneers Vijender, Mary Kom congratulate Lovlina
Borgohain defeated former world champion Nien-Chin Chen of Chinese Taipei 4-1 to make the last-four stage where she will face reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey.