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Lovlina Borgohain, Shiva Thapa Headline India's Squad For Asian Boxing Championship

Veteran Shiva Thapa and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will spearhead the Indian men's and women's challenge respectively at the Asian Boxing Championship next month. The selection trials for the continental showpiece slated to take place in Amman, Jordan from October 30 to November 12, were held at NIS Patiala from Thursday to Saturday. The likes of reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen, three-time Asian Championship medallist Amit Panghal and Birmingham Commonwealth Games medallists Rohit Tokas and Sagar Ahlawat skipped the trials.

Shiva Thapa, Lovlina Borgohain in Indian boxing squad for Asian Championships

The selection trials for the continental showpiece slated to take place in Amman, Jordan from October 30 to November 12, were held at NIS Patiala from Thursday to Saturday. The likes of reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen, three-time Asian Championship medallist Amit Panghal and Birmingham Commonwealth Games medallists Rohit Tokas and Sagar Ahlawat skipped the trials. While Zareen has given the tournament a miss to get some much-needed rest, Panghal, Tokas and Ahlawat are nursing injuries, a Boxing Federation of India (BFI) source told PTI.

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Nikhat Zareen lead sportspersons wishing PM Narendra Modi on his 72nd birthday

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, along with world champion and Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist boxer Nikhat Zareen, took to social media on Saturday and extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 72nd birthday today. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar, a small town in the Mehsana district of North Gujarat. Praying for the Prime Minister's healthy life, former India captain Kohli tweeted: "Wishing our Hon. Prime Minister #narendramodi ji, a very happy birthday. Wishing you strength, happiness and good health."

Nikhat Zareen Gifts Boxing Gloves To PM Modi, Hima Das Gives Traditional Gamocha

Indian athletes expressed their elation at being honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their superlative showing at Birmingham Commonwealth Games with Nikhat Zareen gifting him her boxing gloves and sprinter Hima Das giving the traditional Assamese gamocha. Modi, on Saturday, hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players. The Indian athletes produced a sensational show in Birmingham, claiming 61 medals, including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze.

Nikhat Zareen Gifts Boxing Gloves To PM Modi, Hima Das Gives Traditional Gamocha

Indian athletes expressed their elation at being honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their superlative showing at Birmingham Commonwealth Games with Nikhat Zareen gifting him her boxing gloves and sprinter Hima Das giving the traditional Assamese gamocha. Modi, on Saturday, hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players. The Indian athletes produced a sensational show in Birmingham, claiming 61 medals, including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze.

Our paths will cross and it'll be Indian boxing's loss: Nitu Ghanghas on rivalry with Nikhat Zareen

We are talking about women’s World champion Nikhat Zareen and two-time World youth champion Nitu Ghanghas – both a CWG gold medallist at the recently-held Games in Birmingham. While Nikhat won the gold in the light flyweight (50kg) division, the Strandja memorial champion Nitu came out trumps in the minimumweight (48kg) competition. But, the scenario will change for the Hangzhou Asiad in September-October next year and the Paris Games.

India's Commonwealth Games stars return home to a rousing welcome

Commonwealth Games (CWG), have started returning home to warm receptions on the beat of dhols and garlands giving the IGI airport a festive look. Among those who have arrived since Monday night include the boxing contingent led by Amit Panghal, the athletics and wrestling teams and the para powerlifters. It was a truly memorable moment for Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, Sakshi Malik and the entire wrestling contingent when it touched down here, with the celebrated grapplers being mobbed the moment they entered the arrival lounge.

CWG 2022: Nikhat Zareen, Sharath Kamal To Be India's Flagbearers For Closing Ceremony

Star paddler Sharath Kamal and world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen have been named India's flagbearers during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games here on Monday. The 40-year-old Sharath has a rich haul of four medals in this edition of the Games, having won the men's team and mixed team gold and a silver in the men's doubles event. He will also be playing in the men's singles gold medal match later in the day. Zareen, on the other hand, won the gold medal in the light flyweight event (50kg) on Sunday.

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Lovlina Borgohain, Shiva Thapa Headline India's Squad For Asian Boxing Championship

Shiva Thapa, Lovlina Borgohain in Indian boxing squad for Asian Championships

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Nikhat Zareen lead sportspersons wishing PM Narendra Modi on his 72nd birthday

Nikhat Zareen Gifts Boxing Gloves To PM Modi, Hima Das Gives Traditional Gamocha

Nikhat Zareen Gifts Boxing Gloves To PM Modi, Hima Das Gives Traditional Gamocha

Our paths will cross and it'll be Indian boxing's loss: Nitu Ghanghas on rivalry with Nikhat Zareen

India's Commonwealth Games stars return home to a rousing welcome

CWG 2022: Nikhat Zareen, Sharath Kamal To Be India's Flagbearers For Closing Ceremony