Vijender Singh

Setback for Congress: Boxer Vijender Singh joins BJP | Lok Sabha elections 2024

Vijender Singh, India's first Olympic medallist in boxing and a Congress leader, joined the BJP on April 3. Singh had fought the 2019 Lok Sabha election unsuccessfully from the South Delhi

I'll surely go for the knockout against Artysh Lopsan: Vijender

Indian unbeaten professional boxing legend Vijender Singh on Thursday hit the weight at weigh-in ahead of his eagerly awaited return to the ring against Russian opponent Artysh Lopsan

Vijender to face Russia's Artysh Lopsan in comeback bout

Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh will face Russian Artysh Lopsan in his first bout in over a year on March 19

Vijender's next bout on casino ship rooftop in Goa on March 19

Olympic bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh's next bout will take place on the rooftop of a casino ship docked in the Mandovi river in Goa on March 19. His opponent is, however, yet to be revealed.

Will return Khel Ratna if farmers' demands not accepted: Vijender Singh

India's first Olympic medallist in boxing and Congress leader Vijender Singh threatened to return his Khel Ratna award if the demands of farmers against new agriculture laws are not accepted

Top Indian sportstars foresee new normal once Covid-19 pandemic mayhem ends

Will sports and watching sports ever be the same again in a world scarred by the Covid-19 pandemic?

Coronavirus-related cancellations delay Vijender's pro career revival

The 34-year-old said he is continuing to train at home in Delhi to stay in shape.

Year in Review: Indian sportspersons who turned politicians in 2019

From Gautam Gambhir to Babita Phogat, many sportspersons started their political innings, but not all received in electoral politics the success they were used to in their respective sports

'India vs China' in pro-boxing ring: Vijender takes on Zulipikar today

Whoever wins the bout takes home his defended title along with his opponent's title

Vijender Singh's Mumbai duel with Zulpikar Maimaitiali

Maimaitiali is unlikely to pose serious problems for Vijender

Undefeated Vijender Singh eyes new title next year

Vijender spoke mostly on what he does best, fighting inside the ring

Vijender Singh knocks out Francis Cheka to retain WBO Asia-Pacific title

The Indian boxing star took less than 10 minutes to successfully defend his title with an emphatic Technical Knockout win

Lee Beard reveals what Vijender unlearnt to be WBO champ

Lee Beard worked with the likes of Floyd Mayweather Sr besides being the assistant trainer to former world champion Ricky Hatton

Pranab Mukherjee and Narendra Modi congratulate Vijender Singh for making India proud

Vijender scored a dominating win over Welsh-born Australian Kerry Hope in a 10-round bout

Title clinched, Vijender hints at showdown with Khan in India

Pak-born Britisher Amir khan is a lightweighter, who recently tried middleweight but lost badly to world champ Saul Canelo Alvarez

Politicos praise Vijender Singh post his maiden WBO Asia Pacific title

Post Vijender Singh's historic win in the WBO Asia Pacific Middleweight title fight, politicos expressed their happiness and showered their praises on him.Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla congratulated Vijender and said the way he has won, would motivate others and would also promote the sport."Many many congratulations to him. We had come to cheer for him. For the first such event like professional boxing is taking place. The way Vijender Singh has won will motivate everyone and will also promote this sport," he added."Our hero is Vijender Singh. He has popularized boxing in the world. He has popularized India once again. Vijender is the best," Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain told the media here.Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel said different sports are getting recognition in the nation and people are also showing interest in them."Olympics is coming and we will perform well in that as well," he added.Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi also ..