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News18
14 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Thailand Open Boxing: Tamanna, Priya, Deepak All Through To Semis
Last Updated: Tamanna beat Liu Yu-Shan of Chinese Taipei to win by a unanimous decision in the women's 51kg category, while Deepak got the better of Korea's Kim Hyeon-tae in men's 75 kg event. The Indian boxing contingent continued its strong showing at the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament on Wednesday as Tamanna, Priya and Deepak all moved into the semifinals of their respective events, assuring themselves of a medal. Tamanna produced a dominant performance against Liu Yu-Shan of Chinese Taipei to win by a unanimous decision in the women's 51kg category, while Priya posted a 5-0 victory over South Korea's Park Ah-hyun in the 57Kg category. In the men's draw, Deepak demonstrated his technical superiority over South Korea's Kim Hyeon-tae, to take a unanimous verdict in the men's 75 kg category. 🥊 Triple Delight for India at #ThailandOpen2025! 🇮🇳Tamanna, Priya, and Deepak cruise into the semifinals with dominant wins, securing bronze medals and staying in the hunt for more! 🥉🔥 #BFI #PunchMeinHaiDum — Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) May 28, 2025 India sent a strong 19-member contingent to the prestigious boxing tournament, organized by World Boxing-backed Asian Boxing, which saw participation from top boxing nations including China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host Thailand. Jugnoo and Anjali concluded their campaigns with losses in the quarterfinals of the 85Kg and 75Kg categories respectively. (With Inputs From PTI) First Published: May 28, 2025, 19:31 IST
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Thailand Open: Indian Pugilists Anshul Gill, Sanju Through To Semis
Last Updated: Sanju posted a 5-0 victory over Reka Mariana Kasibulan in the 60 Kg category, while Gill got the better of Daniyal Saparbay by unanimous decision in the 90 Kg event. Indian boxers Sanju and Anshul Gill moved into the semifinal of their respective events at the Thailand Open boxing tourament on Monday. Sanju posted a 5-0 victory over Reka Mariana Kasibulan of Indonesia in the 60 Kg category, while Gill got the better of Kazakhstan's Daniyal Saparbay by unanimous decision in the 90 Kg event. 🥊 Semifinals Bound! 🇮🇳Sanju and Anshul Gill cruise into the last four at the Thailand Open 2025 with dominant 5-0 wins! 💪 Medals confirmed, eyes on the final now. 🔥 #BFI #PunchMeinHaiDum #ThailandOpen — Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) May 26, 2025 ALSO READ| Erik Ten Hag Named Head Coach Of Bundesliga Side Bayer Leverkusen The National Games bronze medallist, Sanju, held control throughout the three rounds, to outbox her opponent and demonstrate her technical superiority in the bout. Gill is slated to take on Uzbekistan's Rustamov Abdurakhmon in the final-four of the event in Bangkok. Sanju and Gill's advancement contributed to India's impressive performance in the tournament, with both boxers securing at least a bronze medal. India has entered a strong 19-member team in the competition, which has drawn participants from boxing powerhouses such as China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host nation Thailand. (With Inputs From PTI) First Published: May 26, 2025, 20:40 IST
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Thailand Open Boxing: Sanju MS dominates Japan's Kokufu to reach women's 60kg quarters, Pawan Bartwal packs off Thailand's Saengphet to advance to next round
ANI 25 May 2025, 02:28 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): National Games bronze medallist Sanju MS banked on her aggressive boxing style to decimate her Japanese opponent to reach the quarterfinals of the women's 60kg weight category while Army man and National Silver medallist Pawan Bartwal mixed his aggressive intent with quality defence to get the better his local challenger in the opening round of the men's 55 kg weight category at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing 2025 at Bangkok on Saturday, as per a release from BFI. India has fielded a 19-member strong contingent in the prestigious boxing tournament, held under the aegis of World Boxing backed Asian body, that has attracted talented boxers from powerhouses like China, Kazakhastan, Uzbekistan, South Korea and host Thailand. On Saturday, Sanju blanked Japan's Sarii Kokufu 5:0 while Bartwal fought back to beat Thailand's Thanarat Saengphet 4:1. Sanju, who has made a shift to traditional boxing after winning laurels in kick-boxing is known for her attacking style and went all guns blazing from the first round itself against Japan's Kokufu. The 25-year-old landed a flurry of punches on the Japanese face in the second minute of the first round and the referee had to call for time out to ask the Japanese to adjust her head gear. The Japanese was then given a countdown at the end of the second round and Sanju just had to maintain her upper hand in the third to seal the semi-final spot. In the first bout of the day, Bartwal began cautiously in the opening round and his slightly passive approach meant that despite landing a few blows, Thai boxer Thanarat Saengphet looked slightly ahead after the first round. But the Indian changed gears in the second round, landing a flurry of his one-two combination punches to unsettle his opponent and gain the upper hand. Both the boxers came out swinging at the start of the third and final round but Bartwal soon took control by counter-attacking every time the Thai dropped his guard to win a 4:1 verdict. In the day's other matches, Nikhil (60kg), Amit Kumar (65kg) and Hemant Yadav (70kg) were knocked out in the opening round. Results: Men:55kg: Pawan Bartwal bt Thanarat Saengphet (Thailand) 4:1 60kg: Nikhil lost to Nakayama Sota (Japan) 0:5 65kg: Amit Kumar lost to Mark Ashley Fajardo (Philippines) 0:5 70kg: Hemant Yadav lost to Ismoilov Mukhammadazizbek (Uzbekistan) 0:5. (ANI)
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Rift between coaches, women boxers impacts national camp
NEW DELHI: A discord between coaches and the country's leading women boxers has disrupted practice sessions at the ongoing national camp at NIS, Patiala. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is working on borrowed time, having exceeded its electoral timeline after failing to finish the process within the required period. Consequently, the ministry suspended direct funding to the federation and instead channelled funds directly to the Sports Authority of India (SAI)-operated NIS centre to ensure uninterrupted operation of the national camp for women boxers. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! However, TOI has learnt that BFI's selection of coaches to manage the camp hasn't gone down well with the campers. Several boxers have expressed concerns about the 'domineering, ill-tempered and controlling behaviour' of support staff. The boxers have expressed dissatisfaction with a particular senior coach's training methodology, citing his instructions and excessive discussions instead of essential sparring sessions and fitness routines. A screenshot of a whatsapp chat, accessed by TOI, reveals that support staff members have also raised concerns about this specific coach. It's been alleged that whilst boxers attend four-hour morning training sessions daily, certain federationappointed coaches dedicate insufficient time to actual training and sparring activities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The federation has formed several sub committees to ensure the smooth functioning and timely execution of tasks assigned to it by the sport's global governing body – World Boxing. But the selection and coaching committee hasn't even met once since its formation. Ironically, one of the members appointed as a senior coach last coached a national team 12 years ago. 'Some federation-appointed coaches only dictate their terms. They are neither good with their training methods nor scheduling. They come and indulge in lengthy speeches. The training has been affected badly. After the morning session, the boxers are called for another practice session for six hours from 2 pm to 8pm every day, with little time devoted to serious training,' alleged a female camper. 'Recently, some coaches picked up a fight amongst themselves leading to heated arguments. All this is not good for Indian boxing and some serious measures need to be taken to improve the condition of the national camp,' the boxer added. When contacted, a BFI official assured to look into the matter and hold discussions with the coaches and boxers. The issue has also been brought to the knowledge of sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and he has promised to look into it and seek a report from the federation. The camp has 62 female boxers, with one head coach, eight other coaches and remaining support staff personnel. The BFI, at present, is governed by a six-member committee appointed by World Boxing, with current president Ajay Singh acting as its chairman. Singh, who is pursuing a third term at the helm of the federation, has abstained from holding elections amid concerns that a majority of state associations may not support him. The elections were originally scheduled for Feb 2 but were rescheduled for March 28 on Himachal Pradesh high court's order and have since been postponed indefinitely. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Broadcast Pro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Baghdad Film Institute and 1001 announce strategic partnership at Cannes
By joining forces, the two entities plan to create new avenues for funding, development, production, and distribution of Iraqi stories. Iraq's film industry has marked a significant milestone at the 78th Cannes Film Festival with the announcement of a landmark partnership between the Baghdad Film Institute (BFI) and 1001, the country's premier digital streaming platform. The collaboration, revealed on the global stage in Cannes, represents a major step in revitalising Iraq's cinematic landscape and promoting its stories to international audiences, according to a report by Iraqi News. The new alliance aims to strengthen the infrastructure for film production in Iraq, nurture emerging talent, and open doors for cross-border collaborations. By working together, BFI and 1001 plan to ensure that Iraqi filmmakers gain greater visibility, both domestically and globally, as part of a broader effort to re-establish Iraq as a creative force in world cinema. The partnership was announced during a year of growing momentum for Iraqi film, and 1001 further cemented its commitment by serving as the official sponsor of the Iraq Pavilion at Cannes—marking the country's most prominent presence at the festival to date. The Pavilion was co-sponsored by Baghdad's VOMAX Cinemas and Iraq's International Development Bank, and organised by the Iraqi Film Fund. It provided a vital platform for networking, cultural exchange, and showcasing the depth of Iraq's creative talent. A historic highlight of the festival came with the inclusion of filmmaker Hassan Hadi, who became the first Iraqi director to be officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival. His recognition not only celebrated his individual achievement but also symbolised the rising global stature of Iraqi filmmakers and the promise of a new era for the nation's film industry. Institutions like the Baghdad Film Institute, a non-profit dedicated to training and production, and 1001, with its wide-reaching digital platform, are playing a central role in driving this cinematic revival. Supporting venues such as Iraqi Cinema in Baghdad are also contributing to the reawakening of local film culture by providing space for screenings and audience engagement.
