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Boxing takes small steps towards revival in strife-torn Manipur

Sarita Devi mourns young boxer Thingom Rocky Meitei's death in Manipur's violence, as boxing slowly recovers amidst ongoing tensions.

A seven-member team is representing Manipur at the Women’s Boxing Nationals in Greater Noida. (BFI / X)

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Updated on Mar 26, 2025 10:13 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

I Rise, film on boxer Sarita Devi, bags Best documentary at 9th Mumbai Short International Film Festival

I Rise, a short film on ace boxer Laishram Sarita Devi, directed by Manipur’s National award winning filmmaker Borun Thokchom, has bagged the Best documentary award at the 9th Mumbai Short International Film Festival.

I Rise is based on the life of boxer Sarita Devi and has been directed by Borun Thokchom.

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Updated on Dec 07, 2020 12:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySobhapati Samom

Sarita recovers from COVID-19 but in isolation away from home for son’s sake

The 38-year-old had tested positive for the dreaded virus on August 17 along with her husband Thoiba Singh. She was discharged from a care facility on Monday after returning a negative test.

Boxer Sarita Devi practices for the upcoming 'AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2018' at IG Stadium in New Delhi.(AP)

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Updated on Sep 08, 2020 05:41 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Boxer Sarita Devi tests positive for Covid-19

Sarita Devi, 38, is the second boxer to test positive for the virus after the legendary Dingko Singh.

File image of India pugilist Sarita Devi(Getty Images)

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Updated on Aug 17, 2020 09:44 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

In absence of doctors, drugs, pregnant women run pillar to post

With cities in lockdown, the vulnerable women are left with no choice but to knock on the doors of one or the other hospital till finally they are referred to Chandigarh

The 25-year-old Sarita Devi was made to wait outside an ESI hospital in Baddi for four hours after which the hospital reluctantly agreed to arrange for transport to ferry her to Chandigarh on Wednesday.(HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 02, 2020 12:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

Big talk is forgotten, it’s performance which stays: Mary Kom

Mary Kom (51kg) also said her experience of over two decades will be her biggest weapon against younger opponents in Tokyo. She ended with a bronze at the qualifiers.

Mary Kom during the practice session.(PTI)

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Updated on Mar 11, 2020 01:35 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Amit Panghal reaches semi-final of inaugural Big Bout Indian Boxing League

The other teams in the Big Bout League are Punjab Panthers, Odisha Warriors, Bombay Bullets, NE Rhinos and Bengaluru Brawlers.

Fole photo of Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal.(PTI)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2019 05:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Sarita Devi elected unopposed to AIBA athletes commission

The AIBA athletes commission members would be mandated to be a bridge between the world body and the boxers for greater transparency and coordination in the formulation of rules and projects for the sport.

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Updated on Nov 16, 2019 08:26 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Sarita Devi bows out of world championships

Sarita, a gold-medallist in the 2006 New Delhi edition of the showpiece, was chasing her maiden world medal in over a decade.

File photo of Sarita Devi (in Red).(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 06, 2019 04:51 PM IST

Ulan-Ude, Russia | ByPress Trust of India

Women head into boxing worlds tactically, technically improved

The women’s team head into the tournament with plenty to prove. MC Mary Kom (51kg) and Sarita Devi (60kg) want to prove that they still have it in them to step into the ring and beat the best. Neeraj Phogat (57 kg) has been on a roll, beating the top boxers at home. Lovlina (69 kg) wants to do one better than her 2018 bronze.

Neeraj Phogat has consistently beaten top boxers at home to stake her claim in 57kg.(Burhaan Kinu/HT)

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Updated on Oct 03, 2019 10:13 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAvishek Roy

Boxer Sarita Devi to take call on retirement after Tokyo Olympics

The 37-year-old Sarita has three World Championships medal -- a gold in 2006 and a bronze each in 2005 and 2008.

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Updated on Sep 27, 2019 07:49 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Never thought about asking for exemption: Sarita Devi

At 37, Sarita still looks forward to competing against younger opponents. With two bright young talents Kaur and Parveen in fray, the 60kg trials was one of the toughest of the meet.

Boxer Sarita Devi (in Red) in a bout against Switzerland`s Diana Sandra Brugger (in Blue) during AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2018.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 09, 2019 12:44 AM IST

New Delhi | ByAvishek Roy

Boxing’s healing punch: Sarita Devi fights drug menace in her village through the sport

In 2012, after failing to qualify for the London Olympics, Sarita found herself spending time at her village after many years.

The ‘Sarita Regional Boxing Academy’ has now grown into a full-fledged training centre with 70 children(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 06, 2019 03:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAvishek Roy

Kavinder Bisht, 3 others enter Asian Boxing Championship finals

Deepak Singh (49kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) joined Bisht in the men’s finals, while Pooja Rani (75kg) advanced in the women’s draw in the early session of the marquee event’s last-four stage.

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Updated on Apr 25, 2019 03:36 PM IST

Bangkok | ByPTI

On top of Asia: Indian boxers aim to continue marauding run in semis

Thirteen of the country’s boxers -- seven men and six women -- are assured of at least bronze medals after advancing to the last-four stage of the marquee continental championship.

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Updated on Apr 24, 2019 02:40 PM IST

Bangkok | ByPTI

Shiva, Sarita, Amit among 5 Indian boxers to reach quarters in Asian C’ships

Four-time Asian Championships gold medallist Sarita Devi began her hunt for a staggering sixth medal from this elite event in impressive fashion.

India's Shiva Thapa, left, fights Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez during a men's bantamweight 56-kg preliminary boxing match.(AP)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2019 10:38 PM IST

Bangkok | ByPress Trust of India

A year on since Women’s National Boxing Championship, winners yet to receive prize money

The BFI had introduced cash incentives for the medal winners during the 2018 edition of the national championship.

File image of India pugilist Sarita Devi.(AP)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2019 01:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | BySaurabh Duggal

Mary Kom opts out of Asian Championship; Sonia, Sarita to lead Indian women boxing team

Six-time world champion Mary Kom, who won India’s solitary gold medal at the 2017 edition in Vietnam, wants to focus on the World Championships to be held later this year.

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Updated on Mar 16, 2019 08:48 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPTI

Pulwama terror attack: Lone bread winner leaves behind a family of six

At the time of the incident, Raturi was not in the bus that the suicide bomber plowed in to. He was near the blast spot, in the security team monitoring the convoy.

CRPF officials with the family members of CRPF jawan Mohan Lal Raturi at his residence in Dehradun on Friday, Feb 15, 2019.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 16, 2019 10:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Dehradun | ByNihi Sharma, Dehradun

World Boxing Championships: India’s coach questions referee’s decision

Shiv Singh said both Sarita Devi and Saweety Boora fell down not from the punches of their opponents and wondered how standing counts were done against them.

Poland`s Elzbieta Wojcik (in Red) reacts after her victory against Saweety Boora (in Blue) in Women's 75kg category during AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2018, at IG Stadium, in New Delhi, India.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2018 07:46 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPTI

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Mary Kom, Manisha Maun enter quarters; Sarita Devi bows out

Mary Kom punched her way into the 48kg quarterfinals while another veteran Sarita Devi made an early exit after losing a hard-fought 60kg bout in the Women’s World Boxing Championships.

Mary Kom (in Blue) in a bout against Kazakhstan's Aigerim Kassenayeva (in Red), in Women's 45-48 kg category.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 18, 2018 10:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAvishek Roy

World Boxing Championships: Sarita Devi, Manisha Mouna give India flying start

While Manisha punched above her weight to outclass veteran American Christina Cruz in an unanimous verdict in 54kg, 2006 edition gold medallist Sarita (60kg) had to work harder to emerge 4-0 winner on points against Diana Sandra Brugger of Switzerland.

New Delhi, India - Nov. 16, 2018: Boxer Sarita Devi (in Red) in a bout against Switzerland`s Diana Sandra Brugger (in Blue) in Women's 60 kg category during AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2018.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 16, 2018 11:37 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Women’s World Boxing C’ship: Manisha Moun off to winning start

Showing a complete dominance, the Indian boxer thrashed her American opponent 5-0 in the women’s 54kg boxing category.

Indian boxer Manisha Moun in action during her bout against Christian Cruz.(BFI Image)

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Published on Nov 16, 2018 07:18 PM IST

Asian News International | ByHT Correspondent

World Boxing Championships: Sarita Devi seeks world gold against all odds

Sarita is all geared up for the World Boxing Championships here starting November 15. She knows it might be the last time she will be appearing in a world championship and therefore wants to finish on a high in front of the home crowd.

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Updated on Nov 12, 2018 01:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAvishek Roy

Mary Kom to lead Indian Contingent at the AIBA Elite Women World Championship

Mary Kom and Pinky Jangra will be the big names in the Indian team at the AIBA Elite Women World Championship in New Delhi beginning from November 15 to 24.

Mary Kom will represent India at the AIBA Elite Women World Championship.(PTI)

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Updated on Sep 28, 2018 07:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

L Sarita Devi ends with bronze in Polish boxing tournament

L Sarita Devi, also a multiple-time Asian champion a former Asian Games bronze-medallist, was joined by Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Pooja Rani (81kg) in the list of those whose campaign came to an end in the semifinals on Friday.

L Sarita Devi lost 0-5 to Kazakhstan’s Karina Ibragimova.(Facebook)

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Updated on Sep 15, 2018 06:30 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Asian Games 2018: They’re nothing without Mary - Indian boxers struggle without Kom

Huswatun Hasanah showed a touch of arrogance as she showboated in the second round and edged her lightweight quarter-final by split decision, 3-2, against India’s Pavitra, who goes by just a single name.

Mary Kom has skipped the Asian Games to concentrate on winning a sixth world title on home soil in Delhi in November.(AFP)

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Updated on Aug 28, 2018 05:48 PM IST

Jakarta | ByAgence France-Presse

Current scoring system confusing, says veteran boxing coach GS Sandhu

For long, boxing’s scoring system has been under the scanner and Indian boxers too have been at the receiving end of questionable judging

Former national boxing coach Gurbux Singh Sandhu said overhauling the scoring system is one of the key areas that need immediate attention.(Getty Images)

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Published on May 04, 2018 09:13 PM IST

New Delhi | ByNavneet Singh

2018 Commonwealth Games:Sarita Devi, Hussamuddin enter boxing quarters

Indian boxers Sarita Devi, Manoj Kumar and Hussamuddin Mohammed have entered the quarter finals at the Commonwealth Games 2018 in the 60kg, 69 kg and 56 kg respectively..

Sarita Devi will take on Anja Stridsman of Australia in the quarters.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2018 12:03 AM IST

IANS, Gold Coast | ByIANS

Commonwealth Games 2018: Experience key for Indian contingent in boxing

The 12-member Indian boxing contingent is keen to better the 2014 Games record when they compete at the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Mary Kom (R) will be leading the Indian boxing contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia.(PTI)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2018 12:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySandip Sikdar

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Sarita Devi mourns young boxer Thingom Rocky Meitei's death in Manipur's violence, as boxing slowly recovers amidst ongoing tensions.

I Rise, a short film on ace boxer Laishram Sarita Devi, directed by Manipur’s National award winning filmmaker Borun Thokchom, has bagged the Best documentary award at the 9th Mumbai Short International Film Festival.

The 38-year-old had tested positive for the dreaded virus on August 17 along with her husband Thoiba Singh. She was discharged from a care facility on Monday after returning a negative test.

Sarita Devi, 38, is the second boxer to test positive for the virus after the legendary Dingko Singh.

With cities in lockdown, the vulnerable women are left with no choice but to knock on the doors of one or the other hospital till finally they are referred to Chandigarh

Mary Kom (51kg) also said her experience of over two decades will be her biggest weapon against younger opponents in Tokyo. She ended with a bronze at the qualifiers.

The other teams in the Big Bout League are Punjab Panthers, Odisha Warriors, Bombay Bullets, NE Rhinos and Bengaluru Brawlers.

The AIBA athletes commission members would be mandated to be a bridge between the world body and the boxers for greater transparency and coordination in the formulation of rules and projects for the sport.

Sarita, a gold-medallist in the 2006 New Delhi edition of the showpiece, was chasing her maiden world medal in over a decade.

The 37-year-old Sarita has three World Championships medal -- a gold in 2006 and a bronze each in 2005 and 2008.

At 37, Sarita still looks forward to competing against younger opponents. With two bright young talents Kaur and Parveen in fray, the 60kg trials was one of the toughest of the meet.

In 2012, after failing to qualify for the London Olympics, Sarita found herself spending time at her village after many years.

Deepak Singh (49kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) joined Bisht in the men’s finals, while Pooja Rani (75kg) advanced in the women’s draw in the early session of the marquee event’s last-four stage.

Thirteen of the country’s boxers -- seven men and six women -- are assured of at least bronze medals after advancing to the last-four stage of the marquee continental championship.

Four-time Asian Championships gold medallist Sarita Devi began her hunt for a staggering sixth medal from this elite event in impressive fashion.

The BFI had introduced cash incentives for the medal winners during the 2018 edition of the national championship.

Six-time world champion Mary Kom, who won India’s solitary gold medal at the 2017 edition in Vietnam, wants to focus on the World Championships to be held later this year.

At the time of the incident, Raturi was not in the bus that the suicide bomber plowed in to. He was near the blast spot, in the security team monitoring the convoy.

Shiv Singh said both Sarita Devi and Saweety Boora fell down not from the punches of their opponents and wondered how standing counts were done against them.

Mary Kom punched her way into the 48kg quarterfinals while another veteran Sarita Devi made an early exit after losing a hard-fought 60kg bout in the Women’s World Boxing Championships.

While Manisha punched above her weight to outclass veteran American Christina Cruz in an unanimous verdict in 54kg, 2006 edition gold medallist Sarita (60kg) had to work harder to emerge 4-0 winner on points against Diana Sandra Brugger of Switzerland.

Showing a complete dominance, the Indian boxer thrashed her American opponent 5-0 in the women’s 54kg boxing category.

Sarita is all geared up for the World Boxing Championships here starting November 15. She knows it might be the last time she will be appearing in a world championship and therefore wants to finish on a high in front of the home crowd.

Mary Kom and Pinky Jangra will be the big names in the Indian team at the AIBA Elite Women World Championship in New Delhi beginning from November 15 to 24.

L Sarita Devi, also a multiple-time Asian champion a former Asian Games bronze-medallist, was joined by Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Pooja Rani (81kg) in the list of those whose campaign came to an end in the semifinals on Friday.

Huswatun Hasanah showed a touch of arrogance as she showboated in the second round and edged her lightweight quarter-final by split decision, 3-2, against India’s Pavitra, who goes by just a single name.

For long, boxing’s scoring system has been under the scanner and Indian boxers too have been at the receiving end of questionable judging

Indian boxers Sarita Devi, Manoj Kumar and Hussamuddin Mohammed have entered the quarter finals at the Commonwealth Games 2018 in the 60kg, 69 kg and 56 kg respectively..

The 12-member Indian boxing contingent is keen to better the 2014 Games record when they compete at the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia.

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