Vijender Singh

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 | Last Update : 06:16 PM IST

CLOSE-IN ON: Indian's Gaurav Chauhan (R) punches Pakistan's Sanaullah during their South Asian Games (SAG) bout in Kathmandu, Nepal. AP Photo

What would be sport like on return from pandemic?

Some of India's top sportspersons give their views on how their disciplines would be like when competitions restart

26 Apr 2020 2:11 PM

India's first professional boxer Vijender Singh. PTI Photo

Aid for ailing Dingko: Vijender Singh, Manoj Kumar help raise funds

Communicated through their whatsapp group 'hum mein hai dum', boxers chipped in and helped raise an initial amount of one lakh

22 Apr 2020 12:05 PM

India's first professional boxer Vijender Singh. DC File Photo

Vijender Singh hopes for pro career to resume in second half of 2020

'Obviously, I am at a loss but there is nothing that can be done. So, you just make peace with it and wait for things to normalise'

06 Apr 2020 11:56 AM

Vijender Singh's right hand was just too precise and powerful to handle for Adamu, who looked intimidated, kept a shell guard, and was thrown off-balance more than once. (Photo: AP)

Vijender Singh wins his 12th conescutive profesional boxing bout

The 34-year-old former Olympic bronze-medallist prevailed in a unanimous verdict in an eight-round contest against the 42-year-old Adamu.

23 Nov 2019 9:52 AM

Amir Khan, the British boxer of Pakistan origin, has expressed a desire to lock horns with Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender a number of times but the bout has not materialised yet. (Photo:ANI/AFP))

Vijender Singh challenges Amir Khan, asks Amir to 'stop fighting children'

Talking about his US debut and the bout, Vijender said America is the Mecca of boxing.

19 Jul 2019 2:26 PM

Youth expect better sports facilities

Crickter-turned-politician, Gautam Gambhir was a part of 2011 world cup winning team, and is contesting on BJP ticket.

30 Apr 2019 1:33 AM

The 33-year-old pugilist said the AAP had promised that school education would be made state of the art and there would be clean water but students did not have school to go after Class 8. (Photo: File)

I am impressed by Priyanka Gandhi's simplicity: Boxer Vijender Singh

The boxer-turned-politician said there is no competition with other candidates and said he will not lie to the people.

29 Apr 2019 1:59 PM

Gautam Gambhir,Sheila Dikshit and Vijender Singh, (Photo: ANI)

Delhi: Sheila Dikshit, Gambhir, Vijender file nominations

BJP has named Gambhir against three-time Gandhi Nagar MLA Arvind Singh Lovely of Congress and AAP’s Atishi in East Delhi.

23 Apr 2019 7:01 PM

Singh took to Twitter expressing his gratitude towards Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for his political debut. (Photo: ANI)

Boxer Vijender Singh to contest from South Delhi Lok Sabha seat on Cong ticket

Singh is pitted against BJP's sitting MP Ramesh Bidhuri and the AAP Raghav Chadha.

23 Apr 2019 10:10 AM

Condolence messages have been pouring in for the family of the deceased soldiers since the news of the terror attack broke out. (Photo: PTI)

Sehwag offers to bear education expenses of Pulwama terror attack martyrs' children

Star boxer Vijender Singh, who is employed with Haryana Police, is donating a month's salary.

16 Feb 2019 4:18 PM

Navyman Nutlai LalBaikkima after the quarter finals

LalBaikkima defeats world no1 but Settles for bronze

When he got the opportunity he showed what he is capable of and staked claim for the Asian Games to be played in Jakarta this August.

12 Jun 2018 12:27 AM

'We are proud of the immense contribution by our sportspersons and I assure them of a just consideration of all issues affecting them,' Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar tweeted. (Photo: File)

Haryana puts on hold diktat seeking athletes to share earnings with state

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has asked the sports department to put the notification on hold till further orders.

08 Jun 2018 5:44 PM

Prior to this bout, Amuzu had 23 wins under his belt including 21 knockouts out of 25 fights. (Photo: PTI)

Vijender Singh beats Ernest Amuzu to defend double titles

With this victory, Vijender has now won 10 pro bouts on the trot.

24 Dec 2017 3:01 PM

Will not rush things for world title, says Vijender Singh

Amuzu has competed in 25 bouts, winning 23 of them — 21 of them being knockouts.

14 Dec 2017 7:39 AM

I grew up watching Sachin Tendulkar, says Jinder Mahal

The WWE champion tried his hand at cricket in the capital as he hoped the game gets popular in America.

08 Dec 2017 12:00 AM

Vijender all for Indo-China peace on Friendship Day

The 23-year-old Maimaitali did show his capability with a power-packed performance & had clear punches at Vijender but was undone by his mistakes.

07 Aug 2017 2:21 AM

"To India-China friendship (I dedicate my title), because tension on the border is not good, because I see on social media, news, it keeps getting on and on and that's not good. I give this title to people, peace, it's all about friendship, Hindi-Chini bhai bhai," Vijender Singh said. (Photo: AP)

Vijender Singh offers to return title, wants peace with China

Vijender, a double champion in pro boxing, has urged India and China to maintain peace at the border.

06 Aug 2017 2:43 PM

Vijender Singh prior to his fight. (Photo: Twitter)

Vijender Singh punches his way to two titles

Bhiwani boxer Pardeep Kharera forced Wanphichit Siriphana to retire due to injury in welterweight category.

06 Aug 2017 2:30 AM

Zulpikar Maimaitiali (left) and Vijender Singh at the official weigh-in ceremony in Mumbai. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Vijender Singh beats Zulipikar Maimaitiali by unanimous decision

It was the 32-year-old Beijing Olympic bronze medallist's ninth successive win in his professional career.

05 Aug 2017 10:46 PM

Vijender Singh aims to down Zulpikar Maimaitiali

Vijender made it clear that losing weight overnight doesn’t necessarily mean loss in power.

05 Aug 2017 1:04 AM

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