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Vijender Singh Calls For Greater Foreign Exposure To Boost India's Boxing Hopes In Los Angeles 28

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has called for greater international exposure for Indian boxers to boost their 2028 Los Angles Games medal hopes while also urging fresh and fair elections in the BFI to strengthen its governance. Indian boxers have been absent from international competitions since the Paris Olympics, and the women's national championships have faced multiple postponements. Meanwhile, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections have also been delayed.

Quest for ODI runs record can keep Kohli motivated, says Ponting

Virat Kohli is more than 4,000 runs adrift of Sachin Tendulkar in the list of leading one-day international scorers but former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes the 36-year-old can still surpass the Indian maestro if he remains hungry.

New Zealand's Ravindra keen to play against India in dead rubber

Rachin Ravindra has no desire to sit out New Zealand's dead rubber against India after returning to the side with a rousing century against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy.

Boxer has egg on his face after fight rival reminds him of failed doping test

MANCHESTER, England: Chris Eubank Jr. smashed an egg into Conor Benn’s face during a staredown between the rival boxers in a chaotic encounter Tuesday to promote their April 26 bout.

Lakers’ Doncic makes triple-double in winning reunion with Dallas

LOS ANGELES: Luka Doncic faced his old team the Dallas Mavericks for the first time since his shock move to the Los Angeles Lakers and served up a triple-double in a 107-99 win on Tuesday.

IOA Forms Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Boxing Affairs; BFI Calls Decision "Illegal"

After the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to oversee the boxing affairs in the country due to ongoing "administrative instability" in the federation, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) strongly condemned the IOA's decision and called it "illegal." The elections of the BFI were set to be conducted on February 2, however, the elections have not been held. On Monday, the IOA announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to oversee the "affairs of the Indian Boxing Federation and ensure the smooth functioning of its activities until the conduct of free and fair elections."

Amid Debate Over Champions Trophy Venue Advantage, Ex-India Star's "No Shame" Verdict

Aakash Chopra has admitted that India have a slight advantage over the other teams, with the Rohit Sharma-led side playing all its matches in Dubai. Since India refused to play in Pakistan, there matches are being hosted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium under a hybrid model. India have been ruthless in the tournament so far, beating hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh in their first two group games so far, and have entered the semi-finals of the tournament. Chopra feels there is no shame in admitting that India do have an advantage as other teams are navigating through three different venues, apart from playing India in Dubai.

R Praggnanandhaa To Face David Navara In Prague Masters Opener

On a high after his triumph at Tata Steel Masters, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa got a good draw and will take on local star David Navara in the first round of the Prague Masters. Starting as the second seed, Praggnanandhaa will have his task cut out with the white pieces against Navara, who has been around for a long time as one of the top European players. Praggnanandhaa will have five games as white in the 10-players 9-rounds tournament which adds to his advantage of being one of the top favourites to annex the crown.

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Vijender Singh Calls For Greater Foreign Exposure To Boost India's Boxing Hopes In Los Angeles 28

Quest for ODI runs record can keep Kohli motivated, says Ponting

New Zealand's Ravindra keen to play against India in dead rubber

Boxer has egg on his face after fight rival reminds him of failed doping test

Lakers’ Doncic makes triple-double in winning reunion with Dallas

IOA Forms Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Boxing Affairs; BFI Calls Decision "Illegal"

Amid Debate Over Champions Trophy Venue Advantage, Ex-India Star's "No Shame" Verdict

R Praggnanandhaa To Face David Navara In Prague Masters Opener