Boxing: Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan in semis, India assured of 15 medals at Asian Championships
Amit Panghal secured a second successive medal after overcoming a stiff challenge from Mongolia’s Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh in the last-eight stage, while Varinder defeated Filipino Jere Samuel Dela Cruz 5-0. Vikas Krishan then pulled off a hard-fought 4-1 triumph over Iran’s Moslem Maghsoudi Mal Amir as India surpassed its previous best medal haul of 13 that was achieved in the 2019 edition.
May 27, 2021, 10:41 AM IST
Vikas Krishan beats Ablaikhan Zhussopov, books place in final of Asian Olympic Boxing Qualifier
The Haryana boy has already booked his place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Monday after beating third-seeded Japanese Sewonrets Okazawa.
Mar 10, 2020, 18:14 PM IST
Asian Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Pooja Rani, Vikas Krishan seal qualification
Pooja Rani (75kg) on Sunday became the first Indian boxer to secure qualification to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Mar 08, 2020, 18:22 PM IST
Vikas Krishan qualifiers for Olympic qualifiers after boxing return
The two-time Olympian recovered from a back injury after a short unbeaten stint in professional boxing in the run-up to the trials. He had earlier beaten Ashush Kulheria on Sunday.
Dec 30, 2019, 17:48 PM IST
Mary Kom, Amit Panghal among 10 boxers in TOPS scheme
India has so far won two Olympic medals in boxing -- Vijender Singh won the bronze in 2008 Beijing Games while Mary Kom won the bronze in 2012 London Games.
Indian boxers will improve medals tally at Asian Games: Vikas Krishan
Praising his fellow boxers for their performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games, star pugilist and gold medal winner Vikas Krishan Yadav asserted that the Indian squad will improve their medal haul at the Asian Games later this year.
Apr 21, 2018, 13:10 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2018: India's medal winners on Day 10
India had a field day on Day 10 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Saturday, winning 17 medals in all - their biggest haul in a day so far at the event.
Apr 14, 2018, 18:32 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2018: Boxer Vikas Krishan enters middleweight quarters
Vikas dominated the opening round before the Australian tried to make a strong comeback in the next two.
Apr 08, 2018, 10:36 AM IST
MC Mary Kom needs one win to clinch medal on CWG debut
The celebrated MC Mary Kom needs to win just one bout to secure herself a medal, while Vikas Krishan got a bye into the men's pre-quarterfinals as Indian boxers were handed reasonably good draws in the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.
Apr 03, 2018, 19:59 PM IST
Shiva Thapa, Gaurav Bhiduri out as Vikas Krishan makes cut in India's Commonwealth Games boxing squad
Three-time Asian medallist and 2015 world championship bronze-winner Shiva made way for national champion and India Open gold-medallist Manish Kaushik in the lightweight 60kg category.
Feb 28, 2018, 19:10 PM IST
Comeback man Vikas Krishan adjudged 'Best Boxer' at Strandja Memorial
It was a double delight for Indian boxer Vikas Krishan at the Strandja Memorial Tournament as he didn't just claim a gold medal but was also adjudged the best boxer of the event in the Bulgarian capital Sofia -- a first for an Indian.
Feb 26, 2018, 15:11 PM IST
Indian boxers Vikas Krishan, Amit Panghal strike gold as Mary Kom settles for silver at Strandja Memorial
India ended the tournament with a whopping 11 medals -- five from men and six from women boxers.
Feb 26, 2018, 10:26 AM IST
Boxing: Vikas Krishan, Gaurav Solanki enter semifinals of Strandja Memorial
While Gaurav pummelled Kyrgyzstan's Azat Usenaliev, Vikas edged past Kazakhstan's Tursynbay Kulakhmet in a split verdict late last night to make the last-four stage.
Feb 23, 2018, 19:59 PM IST
Vikas Krishan, Amit Panghal in quarters of Strandja Memorial boxing
The seasoned Vikas Krishan and the fast-rising Amit Panghal advanced to the quarterfinals of the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament for men and women on Wednesday.
Feb 21, 2018, 22:15 PM IST
Indian boxers aim for bigger medal haul at World Championships
Placed joint 49th in the all-time medal count, India have a bronze each to show for from the 2009, 2011 and the 2015 World Championships.
Aug 24, 2017, 15:15 PM IST
Asian Boxing Championship: Shiva Thapa, Sumit Sangwan in final; Vikas Krishan ends with bronze
"Vikas Krishan was not there in the weigh-in today morning, therefore his South Korean opponent walked over to the final," an Asian Boxing Confederation official told.
May 05, 2017, 17:35 PM IST
Four get seeding, byes for all Indians in Asian Boxing Championship
The tournament, featuring 179 boxers from 28 countries, is a qualifier for the August-September World Championships in Hamburg, Germany.
Apr 29, 2017, 18:29 PM IST
Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan, Shiva Thapa among 7 Indian boxers for Thailand International boxing tournament
The former Asian Games gold-medallist had been training there for the last three months. He has also dropped hints of turning professional by the end of this year.
Mar 12, 2017, 20:00 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
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
