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Boxing
The Good
Shiva Thapa became the youngest Indian to win the gold at the Asian Championships last month. The Olympian and 2012 Asian Olympic Qualifying tournament gold medallist reasserted his stature as one of the rising stars of Indian boxing with another brilliant performance in the title round of the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championship.
Indian pugilists create history by winning a European circuit tournament for the first time. The Indian pugilists displayed grit and talent throughout the tournament, and a stunning performance in the finals ensured that the team took home a total tally of 10 medals — four gold, three silver and three bronze – ensuring first place in the overall standings for the Indian contingent.
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Manoj Kumar of India
Young Indian boxers painted a bright future for themselves by winning four gold medals in an international youth boxing tournament in Kikinda, Serbia.
The Bad
Following the AIBA banning the IBF (Indian Boxing Federation) in December 2012, the world boxing governing body extended the suspension to all AIBA competitions post the October World Championships. In a letter to the IBF, the AIBA appealed to the IBF to hold fresh elections so as to ease the confusion and suffering of its boxers.
Vijender Singh’s name being dragged into the heroin consumption controversy brought fresh trouble for a sport that had already been shamed by the IBF fiasco.
What’s happening right now in Indian boxing
The Indian boxing contingent is gearing up for the World Championships to be held from October 11-27. The AIBA had already granted Indian boxers entry into the tournament before the IBF de-recognition.
Ranking
Highest ranked player in Men’s category
Devendro Singh: World No. 2 (46-49 kg)
Highest ranked player in Women’s category
Mary Kom: World No. 3 (51 kg)
