Driving for a brighter future: Mother with baby in tow drives e-rickshaw in AmrohaPooja Rani, a 27-year-old woman from Gajraula, Amroha, is making a name for herself and standing out in a profession that is usually domina...
14 Aug, 2023, 11.13 AM IST
Debutant boxer Pooja Rani enters quarters of OlympicsThe two-time Asian champion was in command with her right straights and also benefitted immensely from Chaib's lack of balance in the ring.
28 Jul, 2021, 04.25 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: India's schedule on July 28Indian women's hockey team, who lost their first two pool matches, will be up against Great Britain.
28 Jul, 2021, 08.16 AM IST
Indian boxers training at Games Village as Olympic boxing venue far"We have decided to train at the Village only. We went to the designated Games venue on Monday and it is very far. In fact, not just us, se...
21 Jul, 2021, 07.24 PM IST
Sports Ministry seeks MEA assistance to complete vaccination of seven athletes based overseasIn Sweden, Covishield (AstraZeneca) is available only for those above the age of 65. Italy's vaccination policy makes it difficult for the ...
05 Jul, 2021, 07.12 PM IST
Pooja Rani strikes gold; silver for Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi at Asian Boxing ChampionshipsThe Olympic-bound Pooja (75 kg), who was competing in her first bout of the tournament after getting a bye and a walkover earlier, dismantl...
30 May, 2021, 10.40 PM IST
Silver medals for three Indian women finalists at Boxam International BoxingWhile Simranjit could not take the ring against Rashida Ellis of USA after her semifinal opponent -- Kiria Tapia of Puerto Rico -- tested p...
06 Mar, 2021, 10.52 PM IST
Boxam boxing: Pooja Rani beats world champ, 9 Indians in finalsAsian Championship gold medallist Pooja Rani (75 kg) defeated world champion Atheyna Bylon of Panama in a semi-final bout as nine Indian bo...
06 Mar, 2021, 05.38 PM IST
Simranjit, 2 others in final; Mary Kom settles for bronze in Boxam International boxingThe 37-year-old olympic-bound star lost in a split decision after an exhausting contest that was also messy in equal measure.
05 Mar, 2021, 10.44 PM IST
India won nine medals at Cologne Boxing World Cup20 Dec, 2020, 12.15 PM IST
India finish with a whopping 308 medals in the South Asian GamesMary Kom packed a powerful punch against her seasoned Sri Lankan rival Anusha Kodituwakku Dilrukshi to be adjudged winner.
17 Feb, 2016, 01.27 AM IST
Mary Kom, Sarita Devi strike gold; Perfect 10 for boxers at SAGWith Mary landing some powerful blows, Anusha lost her balance and injured her right knee. This forced her to take a medical break before a...
16 Feb, 2016, 01.57 PM IST
Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi, Pooja Rani to represent India in SAF GamesMC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Pooja Rani are all set to represent India in the upcoming 12th South Asian Games 2016 to be held in Guwahati...
22 Jan, 2016, 10.24 PM IST
Boxing: Sarita, Shiva in Indian team for China exposure tripThe 10-day sojourn will see the Indians square off against boxers from China, Thailand, Mongolia, and Korea.
29 Nov, 2015, 02.49 PM IST
Hockey India announces junior women's team for New Zealand TourHockey India Secretary General, Md. Mushtaque Ahmad said, "The Junior Women Asia Cup is an important tournament as a win there will secure ...
01 Nov, 2014, 12.50 PM IST
President congratulates Mary Kom for winning gold in AsiadPresident Pranab Mukherjee today congratulated boxer Mary Kom for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games in Incheon.
01 Oct, 2014, 07.52 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2014: Indian boxer L Sarita Devi advances to the quarterfinals of the women's 57-60kg categorySarita knocked out Nigeria's Kehinde Obareh 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals in women's 57-60kg. The Manipuri boxer notched up 10:9 verd...
30 Jul, 2014, 06.05 AM IST