Language -%20in%20action%20during%20her%204-1%20win%20over%20Minakshi%20of%20Haryana%20in%20the%2052%20kg%20final%20at%20the%205th%20Elite%20Women's%20National%20Boxing%20Championships%20in%20Hisar%20on%20Wednesday.JPG) | Time for boxer Nikhat Zareen to start from the scratch There is something common between Sena Irie (Japan), Kellie Harrington (Ireland), Busenaz Sürmeneli (Turkey), and Lauren Price (Great Britain) -- all Olympics gold medalists from Tokyo. These girls, irrespective of their age, had great exposure under their belt and were ready for the biggest stage. Madhav Agarwal |
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 | Time for heavyweight Sanjeet to shine at the Worlds after conquering Asia The boxing World Championship 2021, in Serbia, will commence in a week's time and once again the process of identifying the medal prospects has already begun in India as is always the case. Madhav Agarwal |
 | No clear reason for failure at Tokyo, but work towards betterment of Indian boxing should start now Tokyo 2020 was seen as the Olympics where Indian boxing would shine on the global stage, much like some of the boxing powerhouses in the world. But in turn, it was a reality check for many as pugilists crumbled under pressure. If things have to improve by Paris 2024, the work needs to start now. Madhav Agarwal |
 | The chink in God's armour “If you could make God bleed, people would cease to believe in Him.” A bleeding Ivan Vanko had uttered these words, as he was taken away by the police, after showing the whole world that he could beat Tony Stark. While he stated them in celestial proportions, the humane realm isn’t different. Subhayan Dutta |
 | Five similarities between Pokerbaazi and Mukkebaazi Without a doubt, Poker and Boxing are right up there when it comes to entertaining and popular sports. And despite the contrasting style of play and rules, the two sports, astonishingly, share numerous traits and virtues that are similar and immensely necessary to excel in the sports. Pokerbaazi |
 | SportsCafe Exclusive with Vijender Singh - They love Mike Tyson but if an Indian boxer turns professional, they question him [Part II] In a candid interview, Vijender Singh speaks to us on topics ranging from the negativity surrounding his move to pro boxing, to what is wrong with boxing in India and the life lessons he has learnt in the ring. Amlan Majumdar |
 | SportsCafe Exclusive with Vijender Singh - From Mary Kom, to Salman Khan, to why he took up boxing [Part I] Vijender Singh took some time out of his busy training schedule to speak to us in one of the most candid interviews of a sportsperson this year. The first part of this interview is mostly a lighthearted conversation on some playful topics. Amlan Majumdar |
 | Vikas Krishan | Another Vijender Singh in the making India needs another boxing icon. Mary Kom's career is over, Vijender might not be here too long, while Shiva Thapa is too raw at the moment. Vikas Krishan is India's best bet now. Amlan Majumdar |
| Can Vijender Singh be India's Manny Pacquiao? Amlan Majumdar |
 | Thapa’s Pacquiao inspiration keeps his Rio Olympic dream alive Shiva Thapa’s knockout of Morrocan Hamout Mohamed in the pre-quarters earned him a nod of appreciation from none other than Manny Pacquiao, regarded widely as a modern boxing great. The Indian's impressive run in Doha also saw him become only the third Indian after Vijender Singh and Vikas Krishan to bag a World Boxing Championship medal. SportsCafe Desk |