From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
Hyderabad, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former youth world champion Ankushita Boro showcased her class on Day 2 of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, advancing to the semifinals in the 65kg category with a clinical 5:0 win over Rajasthan pugilist Parthvi on Sunday. Meanwhile, in the 51kg division, home favourite and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen delighted the Hyderabad crowd with a dominant 5:0 victory over Kalpana. Nikhat had opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma on Saturday. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging prospects from across the country. With 15 participating units -- including 12 best from the recent Elite Nationals, host Telangana, the SAI NCOE Combined team, and the TOPS Talent & Development squad -- the competition is part of BFI's ongoing initiative to refine the national pool and scout future stars. Other notable quarterfinal results saw Preeti (54kg), Jyoti (51kg), and Devika Ghorpade (51kg) book their semifinal berths with clean, unanimous wins. Tamil Nadu's V. Lakshaya (51kg) impressed with a 5:0 win over Laxmi Devi, while Tanu (54kg), Shashi (65kg), and Yashi Sharma (65kg) also moved ahead after solid outings. Ankushita's TOPS teammate Gitimoni Gogoi advanced in 70kg via RSC, and Babirojsana Chanu (57kg) registered a stoppage win in the second round. Other notable Day 1 results included a win for 2023 world champion Nitu (Haryana) in 45-48kg over Rajani Singh (UP) 5:0, while Telangana's Yashi Sharma defeated K. Monisha (Tamil Nadu) 5:0 in the 60-65kg category. The tournament, serving as a gateway to the elite national camp in Patiala, continues at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, with semifinals scheduled for Monday.
IMAGE: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BFI will be held on August 21 in Delhi-NCR. Photograph: BFI/X The long-overdue Boxing Federation of India elections (BFI) will be held on August 21 in Delhi-NCR, the Interim Committee currently running the sport in the country announced. According to a circular dated July 31 and signed by Interim Committee chief Ajay Singh, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BFI will be held on August 21 in Delhi-NCR. The agenda for the AGM are "confirmation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Olympian Jaslal Pradhan will challenge Ajay Singh, who is seeking a third straight term, for the president's post in the much-delayed Boxing Federation of India elections, scheduled for Thursday. According to the final list, Singh, representing the Uttarakhand state unit, will be up against Sikkim Amateur Boxing Association chief Pradhan, who competed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the light welterweight category, after the Returning Officer Justice (retd) Rajesh Tandon rejected the candidature of former BFI vice president Rajesh Bhandari for "violating the provis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several leaders extended wishes to Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda, who were crowned champions at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Sunday. Jaismine delivered a stunning win over top seed and Olympic medalist Julia Szeremeta of Poland in the women's 57kg final, prevailing 4-1 by split decision on Saturday. Paris Olympic silver medallist, Szeremeta, began the match at a furious pace, landing counter-attacking blows to the backdrop of cries of 'Julia' from the many locally-based Polish fans in the stands. ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy (SLSA), with 10 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals, emerged the champion of the 5th Jarbom Gamlin State-level Boxing Championship. Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre, Naharlagun secured the second position. SAI won 6 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze medals. Kurung Kumey won the third position with 6 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Lower Subansiri (4th) won 5 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze medals, Changlang (5th) won 4 gold, 4 silverand 2 bronze medals, Kra Daadi (6th) won 2 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals, Keyi Panyor (7th) won 2 go ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana), June 28 (IANS) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the 48-51kg category with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. In another bout, Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament will feature boxers from 15 units, including the top ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 1: The long-overdue Boxing Federation of India elections (BFI) will be held on August 21 in Delhi, the Interim Committee running the sport in the country has announced.According to a circular issued on July 31 and signed by Interim Committee chief Ajay Singh, "the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Boxing Federation of India will be held on 21.08.2025 at Delhi-NCR at 11:00 am." The agenda for the AGM are "confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting; election of various posts for the term 2025-2029 and any other item with the permission of the chair." The tenure of the previous ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh delivered a stunning performance at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over reigning world champion and world No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay. The victory marked a major milestone in his fast-rising career and secured him a place in the semifinals.Hailing from Chennai, Vishvanath, now 21, has quickly grown into one of India's most exciting boxing talents. He entered 2026 as the national champion after a dominant run at the Elite Men's National Boxing Championships, where he defeated Rishi Singh 5-0 in ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With temperatures dipping below freezing at night and high wind speed, Spring in the city of Ulaanbaatar can be harsh for outsiders. It certainly can be a challenge for most Indians. In these challenging conditions, India boxing Vishvanath Suresh is thriving, albeit inside the boxing arena. The pugilist from Chennai pulled off one of the biggest wins of his career on Saturday, thereby securing himself at least a bronze medal in the ongoing Asian Boxing Championships in the capital city of Mongolia. It was also sort of a redemption for the 21-year-old. The fast-paced boxer stunned Wo ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 29 (ANI): Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medalist Lovlina Borgohain eased past Punjab's Krisha Verma in the 75 kg weight category with a unanimous victory, setting up a clash against Uttar Pradesh boxer Sneha in the penultimate round of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana on Sunday. Former youth world champion Ankushita Boro showcased her class on Day 2 of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, advancing to the semifinals in the 65kg category with a clinical 5:0 win over Rajasthan pugilist Parthvi on Sunday. Also Read | Ayush Shetty at US Open S300 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has constituted a three-member Fact Finding Committee to examine the reasons behind the delay in the conduct of elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). The term of the current Executive Committee of the BFI ended on February 2 but fresh elections have not been held since. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), in a letter dated July 5, addressed to PT Usha, the President of the IOA, requested the association to consult with World Boxing and devise a suitable mechanism to ensure that elections are cond ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 6 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that the increasing drug menace and cybercrimes have posed the biggest challenge to the police. The Chief Minister emphasised that the responsibility of curbing emerging crimes lies with the police forces. The nature of crime has now undergone a transformation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword. Expressing serious concern over increasing drug abuse by the educated youth, the Chief Minister said that the government was making efforts to encourage the youth to divert t ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 28 (ANI): Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the 48-51kg category while Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at Hyderabad's Saroornagar Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging pros ...Read More >
New Delhi: The sports ministry has expressed concerns over the extended delay in holding the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, as the current executive committee's tenure concluded on February 2 this year. The ministry has observed that the postponement has "created an administrative void in BFI, which is affecting the governance and development of boxing in the country". In a letter addressed to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha - a copy of which is with TOI - the ministry emphasised the necessity of establishing a properly organised national boxing federation, cons ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): India's star boxer Jaismine Lamboria expressed her team's motivation and excitement for the upcoming World Boxing Cup Finals in Noida. She highlighted their extensive preparation and eagerness to make their country proud again. The stage is set for a global boxing spectacle as the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 come to Greater Noida's Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex from November 14 to 21, bringing together over 140 elite boxers from 18 nations, including three Olympic medalists. A strong 20-member squad will represent India at the event, led by se ...Read More >
TELANGANA: Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro will headline the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament set to begin on 27 June at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Telangana. The five-day event, which runs until 1 July, will see India's top female boxers vying for national glory and selection into the elite national camp in Patiala. The tournament is organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of Telangana. Boxers from 15 un ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 28 (ANI): Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the 48-51kg category while Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at Hyderabad's Saroornagar Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging pros ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In a move to strengthen centralised training and maintain consistency across the national boxing programme, the Interim Committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the functioning of the sport in the country has reinforced its long-standing policy disallowing personal coaches and support staff at official national camps, according to a release from BFI. The directive is aimed at ensuring uniform preparation standards as Indian boxers gear up for major global events, such as the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September, followed by ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Interim Committee overseeing boxing administration in India has reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to the directive of World Boxing by ensuring that the national federation elections are held within the stipulated deadline of August 31. The world body, after reviewing the roadmap and deliberations held with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President during discussions in Lausanne, has recently extended the tenure of the Interim Committee. This decision came with a formal note of appreciation, acknowledging the committee effective functioning and its si ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: India's campaign at the World Boxing Championships was a tale of two extremes. While the women scripted history, delivering the country's best-ever overseas showing, the men endured a humbling low, returning without a single medal for the first time in 12 years. Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) rose to the occasion with breakthrough triumphs, showcasing grit and tactical maturity to begin a the LA Olympics cycle on a high. The seasoned Pooja Rani (80kg) and Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) added to the glory with a bronze and silver respectively as India finished t ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia hailed the Khelo India Tribal Games as a great platform for athletes of the tribal community and said there is huge scope for sports in the tribal belt. During the competition, the hosts Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the medals tally with 3 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals. Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold along with 8 silver and 7 bronze. Odisha finished second with 21 gold, 15 silver and 21 bronze medals. Odisha were the only contingent to cross a half century of medals, ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 6 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that the increasing drug menace and cybercrimes have posed the biggest challenge to the police. The Chief Minister emphasised that the responsibility of curbing emerging crimes lies with the police forces. The nature of crime has now undergone a transformation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Sets Key Deadlines for Stakeholder Consultations; Check Likely Implementation Date. Expressing serious concern over increasing drug abuse by t ...Read More >
IMAGE: India's World Boxing champion Jaismine Lamboria returned home to a warm reception in New Delhi on Tuesday morning. Photograph: Kind courtesy Narendra Modi/X World champion boxer Jaismine Lamboria returned home to a warm welcome amid beating dhols in New Delhi in the wee hours of Tuesday. Nupur Sheoran, who won silver in the 80+kg also returned home to much fan fare after Indian boxers stole the limelight at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, that ended on Sunday. SEE: India's World champion Jaismine Lamboria praises Indian team's performance at World Boxing Championships. V ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Reassuring that Telangana remained committed to encouraging sports, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asserted that the government had guaranteed employment opportunities of the state's youths who excel in sports. He said there is greater scope of obtaining a government job as a sportsperson than as an educated individual, particularly in the wake of the AI onslaught. On the concluding day of the 74th B.N. Mullick Memorial All India Police Football Championship held at Gachibowli Stadium on Sunday, Revanth Reddy kept his sporting spirits high and scored three goals during an exhibiti ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move to strengthen centralised training and maintain consistency across the national boxing programme, the Interim Committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has reinforced its long-standing policy to disallow personal coaches and support staff at official national camps. The directive is aimed at ensuring uniform preparation standards as Indian boxers gear up for major global events, such as the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September, followed by the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi this November, and leading up to the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has constituted a three-member Fact Finding Committee to examine the reasons behind the delay in the conduct of elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). The term of the current Executive Committee of the BFI ended on February 2 but fresh elections have not been held since. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), in a letter dated July 5, addressed to PT Usha, the President of the IOA, requested the association to consult with World Boxing and devise a suitable mechanism to ensure that elections are cond ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has constituted a committee to ascertain the reasons for the prolonged delay in Boxing Federation of India elections even as the BFI Interim Panel on Sunday assured that the polls will be held by the August 31 deadline. The Fact-Finding Committee, formed on Friday, will also recommend a roadmap to ensure "fair and timely" elections. The new three-member committee is headed by IOA Treasurer Sahdev Yadav with IOA Executive Council member Bhupender Singh Bajwa and Advocate Payal Kakra as other members. "The term of the ...Read More >
Aimed at creating a clear pathway for upcoming boxers into the national camp, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will stage the inaugural BFI Cup in Chennai from October 1 to 7. The competition will feature 10 weight categories each for men and women, with gold and silver medallists securing direct entry to the elite national camp. "Indian boxing is undoubtedly on the rise, and the BFI is committed to an athlete-centric approach that is already showing results," said BFI president Ajay Singh ...Read More >