Women's World Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain & co to appear for trials now, know why
With the International Boxing Association (AIBA) postponing the women's world championship in Istanbul till March 2022, the Indian federation will, in all likelihood, hold trials to pick the team that was to comprise national champions and Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain earlier.
Nov 11, 2021, 13:13 PM IST
Shiva Thapa-led Indian boxing team leave for World Championships
Indian boxing team leaves for the World Championship in Belgrade with Shiva Thapa, Deepak Kumar and Sanjeet alongside new coach Narender Rana.
Oct 20, 2021, 12:23 PM IST
International boxing association introduce new belts and white gloves for World Boxing Championships
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has decided to introduce commemorative belts and white gloves, instead of the traditional red and blue, during the upcoming men's world championships in Belgrade, calling the move a symbol of a "fresh start" in the controversy-marred sport.
Oct 19, 2021, 11:10 AM IST
Tashkent to host 2023 AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships
The city of Tashkent is awarded the 2023 AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships after the successful bid presentation by the Boxing Federation of Uzbekistan. The AIBA Board of Directors voted in favor of the major event candidate city.
Apr 03, 2021, 00:06 AM IST
Mary Kom rises World No.1 spot in AIBA rankings
India's star boxer MC Mary Kom's unprecedented sixth world title triumph has propelled her to the number one position in the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) latest world rankings.
Jan 10, 2019, 20:10 PM IST
Boxing still on the ropes after IOC halts planning for Tokyo 2020
AIBA has been in turmoil for years and the IOC has warned the Swiss-based body to sort out its finances and governance, as well as anti-doping issues, or risk missing out on Tokyo 2020.
Dec 01, 2018, 08:21 AM IST
In Delhi for world championships, international boxers face pollution woes
International stars wear anti-pollution masks before wearing any other boxing related safety gears. Most say their families back home are extremely worried.
Nov 13, 2018, 17:25 PM IST
We're WADA-compliant now, claims AIBA
AIBA has been ordered to revamp its doping programme, its judging and refereeing system and the governance structure by the International Olympic Committee to save boxing from expulsion from the 2020 Games.
Apr 30, 2018, 15:23 PM IST
India back in World Series of Boxing from February
The WSB's format will follow the three-group, regional regular season and global play-offs, with the Croatian Knights joining for qualification from Group Europe, while Group Asia having a team from India for the first time, the AIBA said in a statement.
Dec 19, 2017, 16:45 PM IST
If I am fit, nobody can beat me: Mary Kom
Fresh from her fifth Asian Championships gold medal, Indian boxing star M C Mary Kom on Thursday said her fit body helps her feel invincible despite close to two decades in a contact sport.
Nov 09, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Mary Kom to represent AIBA at IOC athletes’ forum
The forum will be conducted in November later this year. It will be the eighth forum held and will take place in Lausanne from the 11th to the 13th of the month.
Sep 23, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
In a historic move, India to host World Boxing Championship for the first time in 2021
India has never conducted the men's World Championship but has played host to the 2006 women's mega-event.
Jul 25, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Three-star Stephane Cottalorda ropes in by AIBA; Indian women boxers get foreign coach for the first time
The 41-year-old, who is a member of the European Boxing Confederation's coaches commission, will be joining the boxers in the first week of June.
May 24, 2017, 19:36 PM IST
AIBA Rankings: Vikas Krishan top Indian male with fourth, Saweety Boora second in women standings
Vikas, who was adjudged the AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) Best Boxer of the Year, has 1350 points in the 75kg category.
Dec 23, 2016, 19:40 PM IST
Mary Kom, Vikas Krishan honoured at 70th anniversary of International Boxing Association gala
Mary Kom was presented the AIBA Legends award for her trailblazing boxing career, Vikas was handed the APB (AIBA Pro Boxing) Best Boxer trophy.
Dec 21, 2016, 14:26 PM IST
Good news for Indian boxing: AIBA re-inducts BFI as permanent member
Tuesday`s decision marks India`s formal re-introduction into the international boxing fraternity after a gap of four years.
Dec 21, 2016, 00:23 AM IST
Mary Kom wants to continue for another 3-4 years, Tokyo 2020 also not out of her radar yet
Aiming to groom potential boxers for future Olympics with world-class coaching and infrastructure facilities, the effervescent pugilist's Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation (MKRBF) entered into an agreement with Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB).
Dec 13, 2016, 00:39 AM IST
Vikas Krishan to get 'Best Boxer' award at AIBA 70th anniversary gala
The 24-year-old Vikas is currently in New Jersey, USA. He he has been training there for more than a fortnight to prepare for the season ahead.
Nov 27, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
MC Mary Kom to receive 'Legends Award' from AIBA
AIBA is celebrating its 70th Anniversary on December 20 during which it will present the award to Mary Kom.
Nov 25, 2016, 18:18 PM IST
Indian Olympic Association forms panel to decide Boxing body's plea for recognition
The three-member committee will also take a decision on the issue of recognition of Gymnastics Federation of India and Basketball Federation of India.
Nov 04, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
