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Baap ban gaya re: Ranveer's first pap moment since becoming a dad, is all heart
Ranveer Singh's first pap interaction post becoming a doting dad did not disappoint and was exactly as animated as one would expect it to be
Published on Sep 30, 2024 02:38 PM IST
Boxer Vijender Singh joins BJP
Beijing Olympics boxing bronze medallist Vijender Singh, who hails from Bhiwani in Haryana and took political plunge in April 2019 to contest Lok Sabha election unsuccessfully from South Delhi as Congress candidate, joined the BJP on Wednesday and described the decision to come under the saffron fold as “ghar wapasi.”
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Pawan Sharma, Chandigarh
Vijender Singh on switching to BJP: ‘I slept for a while then woke up...’
Vijender Singh said on Wednesday, “I have joined the BJP in the interest of the nation and to serve the people. I want to help more and more people.”
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Vijender Singh ditches Congress, joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Singh, who was earlier in Congress, contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from South Delhi but lost to Ramesh Bidhuri.
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 05:46 PM IST
Afternoon brief: Vijender Singh on Sakshi Malik retirement, and all latest news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 01:04 PM IST
Boxer Vijender Singh's reaction after Sakshi Malik hangs up her wrestling boots
Sakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling as a mark of protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh winning the WFI election.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:57 AM IST
Vijender Singh won’t take up any role where he is shown as a wrestler
Indian boxer Vijender Singh reveals why he is trying to stay from any label, while exploring a career in Bollywood.
Updated on May 27, 2023 09:17 AM IST
Wrestlers get support from Opposition politicians
Political support poured in for the wrestlers, with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among politicians expressing solidarity.
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 01:37 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Vijender Singh on playing an antagonist in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan: The world knows me as a good boxer, now they’ll know I’m a good actor too
Indian boxer Vijender Singh talks about his decision to giving acting career another try with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 12:11 PM IST
From sports to underworld: Rise and fall of Deepak ‘Boxer’
After Gogi’s death, Boxer became the leader of the gang and worked with gangsters like Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar and Kala Jatheri
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 01:26 AM IST
Boxer Vijender Singh joins protesting wrestlers, questions PM's silence
On Thursday, several of India's top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia participated in the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar that began on Wednesday.
Updated on Jan 20, 2023 02:22 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
‘Wakhra Swag’: Rahul Gandhi-Vijender Singh twirl moustaches in this viral pic
Rahul Gandhi shared a photo of him and Singh in which both were twirling their moustaches, on Twitter. His tweet has so far garnered over 23,000 likes on the social media platform.
Updated on Nov 25, 2022 07:01 PM IST
Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Salman Khan welcomes Vijender Singh onboard Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Salman Khan has shared an update about his film, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and welcomed Vijender Singh on board. Check out their picture.
Published on Oct 29, 2022 06:51 PM IST
Vijender knocks out Eliasu Sulley to return to winning ways
Vijender landed the winning blow in the second round of what was to be a six-round contest to leave the reigning national West Africa Boxing Union Champion dazed.
Published on Aug 18, 2022 07:27 AM IST
PTI |
Boxer Vijender Singh talks about India's CWG medals and his upcoming pro match.
Vijender Singh said: "They delivered a great performance. I am really proud of them. It would have been great had they won all the medals. But still, I am very happy with their performance,"
Published on Aug 17, 2022 08:37 AM IST
Vijender Singh not carrying baggage of defeat in bout against Ghana’s Sulley
Vijender Singh will return to the ring against the reigning national West Africa Boxing Union champion, Ghana’s Eliasu Sulley on August 17.
Updated on Aug 12, 2022 03:18 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Vijender Singh set for August return at first pro boxing event in Raipur
Vijender Singh has a record of 12-1 with eight knockouts after turning professional in 2015.
Updated on Jun 21, 2022 06:42 PM IST
PTI |
'Got bored of doing same thing for too long': Vijender on his move to Pro boxing
In a conversation with senior sports journalist Sharda Ugra on Day 1 of Hindustan Times' virtual HT NxT, boxer Vijender Singh opened up on his decision to shift from Amateur boxing to Pro boxing.
_1631203197469_1631203263279.png "'I got bored of doing the same thing for too long': Vijender on his motivation to switch from Amateur to Pro boxing(HT PHOTO/SCREENGRAB)")
Updated on Sep 09, 2021 09:37 PM IST
HT NxT: Abhinav Bindra calls Olympic Games the 'epitome of sporting success'
In wake of India's fine show in Tokyo, the country's first individual Olympic gold medal winner, Abhinav Bindra, in conversation with veteran sports journalist Sharda Ugra on Day 1 of Hindustan Times' virtual HT NxT, called the Olympic Games the epitome of sporting success'.
Updated on Sep 09, 2021 08:05 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Life is a new lesson everyday: Vijender outgrows Olympic identity
Vijender Singh, however, has moved on from that life-changing bronze 13 summers ago in Beijing because "that's what mature people do".
Published on Jun 23, 2021 03:14 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
'If allegations are correct, it would be the darkest episode in Indian sports'
The stockily-built man, who used to be wrapped in the Tri-colour after winning medals for the nation, had his face masked by a towel and both hands held by Delhi Police's special cell officers on Sunday after being on the run for past many days.
Updated on May 23, 2021 04:00 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Glad to end Vijender's unbeaten record: Lopsan
In a major anti-climax, the 26-year-old six feet four inches tall pugilist out-slugged Vijender in the 'Battle on Ship' here on Friday evening and the bout was decided in the fifth round itself, ending in a knockout.
Published on Mar 20, 2021 10:21 AM IST
PTI | , Panaji
Vijender aims to extend unbeaten run, gears up for 'Battle on Ship'
The 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze medalist has not lost a bout after turning professional, boasting of a 12-0 record, which includes eight knock-outs.
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Published on Mar 18, 2021 01:49 PM IST
PTI | , Panaji
My opponent is still a kid, my unbeaten streak will continue: Vijender Singh
Vijender and Losan will square off in a super middle-weight (76kg) showdown, dubbed as 'Battle on Ship' on the rooftop deck of the Majestic Pride Casino Ship.
Published on Mar 15, 2021 05:49 PM IST
PTI | , Panaji
Vijender Singh buoyant ahead of return to ring
The organisers are billing it as a Vegas-style boxing event—Battle on Ship—that for the first time will be live on OTT platform on pay-per-view. Having last fought in November, 2019 in Dubai, Vijender said he was waiting for his return for a long time.
Published on Mar 12, 2021 10:21 PM IST
Avishek Roy
Vijender to take on Russian Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight on March 19
Vijender and Losan will square off on March 19 in a super middle-weight (76kg) showdown on the rooftop deck of the Majestic Pride Casino Ship in Panaji, Goa.
Published on Mar 12, 2021 04:09 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Vijender's pro bout tickets go on sale online from Saturday
While Vijender headlines the main event for the night, fans will also witness six other undercard fights bearing 12 top Indian boxers.
Published on Mar 10, 2021 04:31 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Vijender Singh marks return to ring with fight scheduled in Goa Casino ship
The backdrop of the fight will be equally novel for Vijender. The fight, with an opponent who is yet to be named, will take place on the rooftop deck of a casino ship docked on the Mandovi river in Panaji, Goa.
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Updated on Mar 01, 2021 04:51 PM IST
PTI | Avishek Roy
Vijender set for return to ring next month, opponent to be announced soon
This will be Vijender's fifth fight in India, following successes in New Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur.
Published on Feb 22, 2021 01:09 PM IST
PTI |
Top kabaddi players, wrestlers lead sporting twist to farm agitation
Vijender Singh, India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing, also went to the protest site on December 6. Unlike many of the other athletes at the site, he has clear political ambitions, but the man from a village called Kaluwas in Haryana is also intimately connected to farming.
Updated on Dec 12, 2020 09:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Sonepat | Saurabh Duggal