Northeast Karatekas making a mark internationallySeptember 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL/SHILLONG - With a number of sportspersons from the northeastern States in national and international competitions, many people view region as the sports hub of the country. Karate is among the various sports events in which the region's players have excelled in.
Mary Kom of Manipur to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardAugust 16th, 2009 IMPHAL - Four-time world champion woman boxer M C Mary Kom of Manipur is all set to get the country's highest sporting honour the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. The award selection committee unanimously approved the award to Mary Kom.
Managua mayor, Alexis Arguello, former boxing champion, found dead at his homeJuly 1st, 2009 Managua mayor, ex-boxing champ, found deadMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, a three-time world boxing champion, has been found dead. Presidential spokeswoman Rosario Murillo confirms the death.
Suronjay wins gold in European Grand Prix boxingMay 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Suranjoy Singh sizzled with a gold on the concluding day of the European Grand Prix boxing as India finished their campaign with four medals in Usti Nad Labem, Czech Republic. Suranjoy emerged as the lone Indian gold medallist when he beat Armenia's H Danielyan 4-1 in the fly weight category final Sunday, according to imformation received here.
Ex-boxing champ wins celebrity boxing eventMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno was a shock winner of a celebrity boxing version of Weakest Link. Bruno stunned host Anne Robinson by seeing off legends Chris Eubank, Henry Cooper, Barry McGuigan and Joe Calzaghe.
Raul Castro says Obama's Cuba policy changes 'minimal,' onus not on Cuba for better relationsApril 29th, 2009 Castro: Onus not on Cuba for US better relationsHAVANA — Raul Castro has dismissed Barack Obama's policy changes toward Cuba as "minimal" and says it is up to the U.S. — not Cuba — to do more to improve relations.
One-time heavyweight boxing champ Greg Page, injured in 2001 fight, dies at Louisville homeApril 27th, 2009 Former boxing champ Greg Page dies at 50LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Greg Page, a former heavyweight boxing champion who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2001 fight, has died at his Louisville home.
Now a professional boxing series on IPL linesApril 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is confident of roping in Indian corporates to buy a city-based franchise in its ambitious World Series Boxing (WSB)inspired by the Indian Premier League (IPL). AIBA dream project will attract both the professional and those amateurs who have turned professional after the Beijing Olympics, said WSB chief-operating officer Ivan Khodabaksh here Thursday while presenting the blueprint of the series.
New Muhammad Ali emerges in UKMarch 16th, 2009 LONDON - A 12 year school kid from Keighley, West Yorkshire, not only shares his name with former boxing legend Muhammad Ali, but also possesses the talent that reminds one of the former great. Ali junior's lighting fast reflexes and strong punches in the ring has seen him win all of last 14 fights, and now, after having the Royal Navy Schools Championship belt under his name, is on course to becoming the second Muhammad Ali to be crowned heavyweight champion of the world.
Commonwealth Boxing Championships postponed by two monthsFebruary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Commonwealth Boxing Championships scheduled for December has now been delayed by two months due to the ongoing construction work at the Talkatora Stadium. The stadium, which will host the boxing event in the 2010 Commonwealth Games, is under renovation and will only be ready in November.
Sahara India to sponsor boxing, wrestlingFebruary 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sahara India took Beijing Olympics success in boxing and wrestling a step further when the corporate Monday announced its support to 30 upcoming boxers and wrestlers for the next four years. As many as 17 wrestlers and 13 boxers were identified by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) respectively who will be provided monetary support beyond London Olympics in 2012.
O'Donnell appointed assistant New Zealand coach for India seriesFebruary 24th, 2009 AUCKLAND - Auckland coach Mark O'Donnell has been appointed as the assistant to chief coach Andy Moles for the cricket series against India starting Wednesday with a Twenty20 fixture at Christchurch. 'It's a great opportunity for Mark,' Auckland chief executive Andrew Eade was quoted as saying by New Zealand Herald.
Sahara India to sponsor Indian boxersFebruary 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - After its success at the Beijing Olympic Games last year, Indian boxing received a major boost Monday as Sahara India decided to sponsor 13 boxers. The 13 boxers include five Olympians Vijender, Akhil Kumar, Jitender Kumar, Dinesh Kumar and Antharesh Lakra.
Do we still have to plead for recognition, asks Sushil KumarJanuary 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Olympic bronze medallist Sushil Kumar is disappointed after being ignored for the prestigious Padma awards. 'Last week an official from the Sports Ministry informed us that I and Vijender have been shortlisted for Padma Shri winners.
Hauritz may not be played in Melbourne TestDecember 22nd, 2008 MELBOURNE - Australian spinner Nathan Hauritz who was included in the squad for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa might not get a place in the playing eleven. Coach Tim Nielsen said he favoured the idea of playing a spinner, but would not guarantee Hauritz a start until the Australians had assessed the conditions closer to the game.
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