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Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans for LA Olympics
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif disclosed her plans to contend in a different weight class at the 2028 Olympics due to major rule change.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 11:18 PM IST
Kareena's nutritionist says not to obsess over weight: ‘Check these 3 things’
Healthy changes in size, shape and capacity are indicators of weight loss, said Rujuta Diwekar.
Published on Jan 20, 2025 08:50 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
All you need to know about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification
Scheduled to meet USA’s Sarah Ann Hildebrandt for the gold medal bout in the women’s 50kg final, the 29-year-old will now finish last in her weight class
Published on Aug 07, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava
Rival protests after boxing body scraps trials for Mary Kom’s weight class
Nikhat Zareen and Vanlal Duati were told their bout has been postponed to Wednesday, but were not given any reason. On Wednesday though they were told no trials will be held in the 51kg category, catching them by surprise.
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 09:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Avishek Roy
Mary Kom still out to prove a point, achieve the improbable
Mary is in Guwahati, at the India Open, with a point to prove and an improbable goal in mind—that at 36, she is still at the top of her game; and she is still aiming for the Olympics in 2020.
Updated on May 23, 2019 09:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Avishek Roy
Big test for Vinesh Phogat at Asian Wrestling Championships
Vinesh has moved up to a higher category from her pet 48-50 kg, after rejig of weight classes for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Updated on Apr 23, 2019 01:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | Sharad Deep
Amit Panghal to make competitive debut in new weight class at Asian Championship
Amit Panghal decided to shift to the new category after 49kg was dropped from the Olympic programme last month by AIBA, amateur boxing’s world governing body.
Updated on Apr 16, 2019 03:29 AM IST
Patiala | Saurabh Duggal
HAL delivers first three Dhruv helicopters to Indian Army
HAL had entered into a contract with the Indian Army for 40 ALH (22 ALH Mk III and 18 Mk IV Rudra) in August 2017.
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 06:59 PM IST
Bemgaluru | Press Trust of India
35 years after inception, Tejas Mark I design frozen
The FOC Tejas will have air-to-air refueling capability, beyond visual range Israeli Derby missiles, high angle attack expansion with a capability to match the best fighters in its light weight class in the 4 to 4.5 generation category.
Updated on Feb 16, 2019 07:21 AM IST
New Delhi | Shishir Gupta and Sudhi Ranjan Sen
Mary Kom to hire male sparring partners if needed
The Olympic medallist on Wednesday said she did not face any tough opponent in the 48kg category at the World Championships which she won recently.
Updated on Dec 05, 2018 09:47 PM IST
Mumbai | PTI
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu likely to compete in 49kg at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu may have to compete in the 49kg class at Tokyo 2020 Olympics instead of her current 48kg category as the international federation recently decided to introduce new categories in the sport.
Updated on Jul 09, 2018 08:40 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Sub-junior nationals: Grapplers to wrestle in ring, HSC-SSC exams at the same time
Given that Class 10 and Class 12 examinations are currently underway, the organisers have cut down the original four-day championship to three days.
Updated on Mar 13, 2018 10:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | HT Correspondent, Pune