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Nikhat Zareen's dilemma: 50kg or 54kg for Paris Olympics

Nikhat Zareen will also have to move to a new weight category for the Paris Olympics in 2024 following the rejigging of divisions by the International Boxing Association (IBA). Nikhat, who competes in the non-Olympic 52kg category, will need to shift to 50kg or 54kg division for the Paris Games. While the Asian Championships bronze medallist has decided to participate in the 50kg category at the Birmingham CWG, she is yet to figure out her weight class for Paris.

Need You To Be Olympic Gold Medallist: BFI President Ajay Singh Congratulates Nikhat Zareen

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh congratulated Nikhat Zareen on her gold medal at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships and said that it is important for the world of boxing that she wins a gold medal at 2024 Paris Olympics.

Some familiar names on Canada's provisional roster for CONCACAF U-20 Championship

Toronto FC wingback Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty and midfielder Kosi Thompson highlight Canada's 60-man provisional roster ahead of next month’s CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 Championship.

I want to be the best ever, says Olympic BMX champion Shriever

LONDON : British Olympic BMX champion Beth Shriever says her aim is to become the greatest female athlete in her sport as she looks ahead to defending her world title in July.

Canadian women's team to play Korea in June friendly

The Canadian women's soccer national team will face Korea Republic in an international friendly on June 26 at BMO Field in Toronto as they continue to prepare for the CONCACAF W Championship.

IOC questions Olympic boxing leadership after international federation's election

With boxing's status at the Olympics in doubt, the IOC was not impressed on Saturday with the leadership election of the sport's governing body which was stripped of recognition in 2019.

Santiago Nieva Steps Down As Indian Boxing High Performance Director

Indian men's boxing team High Performance Director Santiago Nieva has stepped down from his role after serving for five years, the national federation said on Saturday. Nieva, who took charge of the national team in 2017, will take up the job of the Australian national boxing team head coach. Nieva's five-year stint had seen some impressive achievements such as the highest-ever participation at the Tokyo Olympics and historic two medals in the 2019 Men's World Championships.

Santiago Nieva Steps Down As Indian Boxing High Performance Director

Indian men's boxing team High Performance Director Santiago Nieva has stepped down from his role after serving for five years, the national federation said on Saturday. Nieva, who took charge of the national team in 2017, will take up the job of the Australian national boxing team head coach. Nieva's five-year stint had seen some impressive achievements such as the highest-ever participation at the Tokyo Olympics and historic two medals in the 2019 Men's World Championships.

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Nikhat Zareen's dilemma: 50kg or 54kg for Paris Olympics

Need You To Be Olympic Gold Medallist: BFI President Ajay Singh Congratulates Nikhat Zareen

Some familiar names on Canada's provisional roster for CONCACAF U-20 Championship

I want to be the best ever, says Olympic BMX champion Shriever

Canadian women's team to play Korea in June friendly

IOC questions Olympic boxing leadership after international federation's election

Santiago Nieva Steps Down As Indian Boxing High Performance Director

Santiago Nieva Steps Down As Indian Boxing High Performance Director