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Greater Noida To Host Womens National Boxing Championship From March 21

The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida from March 21-27. Organised in association with the UP Boxing Association, the national tournament returns to the venue that hosted its last edition in 2023 with resounding success. Held under the World Boxing and Boxing Federation of India (BFI) competition guidelines, the championship is open to boxers born between January 1, 1984, and December 31, 2005.

PT Usha Slams Boxing Federation Of India, Defends Need For Ad-Hoc Committee To 'Restore Order'

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief P T Usha on Tuesday defended her decision to appoint an ad-hoc committee for boxing, saying the national federation failed to fulfil its "fundamental responsibilities" in the last one year and her action was necessary to "restore order and ensure proper governance". Her statement came in response to IOA vice president Gagan Narang's letter on February 28 in which the former Olympic bronze-winner accused her of issuing "arbitrary" orders and undermining athletes' welfare.

Ex-Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova Falls In Indian Wells First Round

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, on the comeback trail seven months after giving birth to a son, was ousted in the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday by France's 70th-ranked Varvara Gracheva. The Czech, who welcomed son Petr last July, was playing her second tournament since her return from an 18-month maternity leave but remains in search of her first match win. Wednesday's match looked a lot like her loss to Jodie Burrage in Austin last week, with Kvitova unable to close it out after pocketing the first set.

Silence in Brussels after Poland says implementing migration pact 'not possible'

Brussels remained conspicuously silent after Poland doubled down on its refusal to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum, which was once described as a "historical" legislative achievement to allow member states to manage the arrival of asylum seekers in collaboration with each other.

FIFPRO welcomes life ban for Gabonese youth coach in sexual abuse scandal

Players' union FIFPRO called for a review of governance in Gabonese soccer after welcoming on Wednesday a life ban handed by world body FIFA to a former youth coach found guilty of the sexual abuse of players.

2025 NASCAR odds: Christopher Bell favored to win at Phoenix

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix this weekend and fans can watch all the exciting action on FS1.

PT Usha Slams Boxing Federation Of India, Defends Need For Ad-Hoc Committee To 'Restore Order'

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief P T Usha on Tuesday defended her decision to appoint an ad-hoc committee for boxing, saying the national federation failed to fulfil its "fundamental responsibilities" in the last one year and her action was necessary to "restore order and ensure proper governance". Her statement came in response to IOA vice president Gagan Narang's letter on February 28 in which the former Olympic bronze-winner accused her of issuing "arbitrary" orders and undermining athletes' welfare.

See Man City Women take on Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium for just £15

Two titans of women’s football go head to head later this month, giving you a chance to see some of the world’s best players in action for just £15.

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Greater Noida To Host Womens National Boxing Championship From March 21

PT Usha Slams Boxing Federation Of India, Defends Need For Ad-Hoc Committee To 'Restore Order'

Ex-Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova Falls In Indian Wells First Round

Silence in Brussels after Poland says implementing migration pact 'not possible'

FIFPRO welcomes life ban for Gabonese youth coach in sexual abuse scandal

2025 NASCAR odds: Christopher Bell favored to win at Phoenix

PT Usha Slams Boxing Federation Of India, Defends Need For Ad-Hoc Committee To 'Restore Order'

See Man City Women take on Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium for just £15