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5 days ago
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Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen Return To Indian Team For World Championships
Last Updated: Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain have been named in India's team for World Championships in Liverpool, September 4-14. Star boxer Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain were on Thursday named in India's team for the World Championships, scheduled to take place in Liverpool in September. The 20-member team was finalised after a week-long assessment at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala. The tournament, to be held from September 4 to 14, will be the first World Championships organised by the new governing body, World Boxing. It will feature competitions in 10 weight classes for men and women, marking the first time male and female boxers will compete in an Olympics-style event for the title of World Boxing Champion. Both Zareen and Borgohain missed the women's nationals in March. The former, a two-time world champion, was injured at the time, while Borgohain wasn't sent by the Assam state unit because of internal federation disputes. Nikhat and Lovlina returned to the national camp by competing in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad earlier this month. However, they missed the recent World Cup in Astana. The men's team includes Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal (90+ kg) and two-time World Cup winners Hitesh Gulia (70kg) and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), among others. Men's: Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Sachin Siwach jr (60kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), Hitesh Gulia (70kg), Sumit Kundu (75kg), Lakshya Chahar (80kg), Jugnoo Ahlawat (85kg), Harsh Chaudhary (90kg), Narender Berwal (90+ kg) (With PTI Inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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5 days ago
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Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen return to Indian squad for World Championships
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) Star boxers Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain were on Thursday named in India's squad for the World Championships set to take place in Liverpool in September. The 20-member squad was finalised after the boxers went through a week-long assessment at the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala. The tournament, to be held from September 4 to 14, will be the first World Championships held under the aegis of the new governing body of the sport, World Boxing. It will feature competitions in 10 weight classes for men and women. It will also be for the first time ever that male and female boxers would compete in an Olympics-style boxing at the same event for the title of World Boxing Champion. Both Zareen and Borgohain had missed the women's nationals in March. While the two-time world champion Zareen was injured at the time, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Borgohain had missed the event as the Assam state unit refused to send her due to infighting in the federation. The duo had competed at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad earlier this month to return to the national camp, but they had also missed the recent World Cup in Astana. The men's squad includes Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal (90+ kg), two-time World Cup winners Hitesh Gulia (70kg) and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) among others. Squads Women's: Meenakshi Hooda (48kg), Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Sanju Khatri (60kg), Neeraj Phogat (60kg), Sanamacha Chanu (70kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), Nupur Sheoran (80+ kg). Men's: Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Sachin Siwach jr (60kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), Hitesh Gulia (70kg), Sumit Kundu (75kg), Lakshya Chahar (80kg), Jugnoo Ahlawat (85kg), Harsh Chaudhary (90kg), Narender Berwal (90+ kg). PTI APA DDV view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 00:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Sky News AU
7 days ago
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‘Leave Meghan at home': Prince Harry's secret negotiations ahead of rumoured reconciliation at Invictus Games
Prince Harry has reportedly begun 'negotiations' with the royal family ahead of a possible joint public appearance at the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. Last week, a spokesperson for Invictus appeared to hint that Harry was 'hoping' King Charles, Prince William and other royal family members will attend the 2027 games. Harry helped set up Invictus in 2014 as an Olympics-style international sporting event for injured and wounded servicemen and women across the globe. The first ever winter edition of the Invictus Games took place in Whistler and Vancouver in February this year and featured athletes from 23 different countries. The next edition of the Invictus Games is set to take place in 2027 and will mark the event's return to Harry's native United Kingdom for the first time since the inaugural London games. According to a source close to the Sussexes who spoke to Woman's Day, the Duke of Sussex now 'accepts' his family will never truly embrace his wife. '(Harry) reluctantly accepts his family hate her so there's no sense involving her in peace talks because they'd turn him down flat if he were to try,' the source said. 'So Harry's new tactic is to do this solo. He's willing to fly to the UK, set up mediation meetings, whatever they'll agree to.' According to the insider, Harry is prepared to meet with his father and brother without Markle if the royal family agrees to attend the Invictus Games. 'He's tried before, but the royals baulked because he insisted on bringing Meghan,' the source said. 'Now he's even offered to leave her at home for the Invictus Games if the royals agree to attend.' While the royal family has supported Harry's signature organisation since its inception, no senior royals have appeared at any Invictus event since the Sussexes left royal duties five years ago. The entire monarchy also noticeably snubbed a major service in London to celebrate a decade of Invictus at St Paul's Cathedral last year. Instead, Harry was supported at the event by his uncle Earl Spencer and his aunt Lady Jane Fellowes from Princess Diana's side of the family. Meanwhile, Harry's wife Meghan Markle still allegedly refuses to return to the UK without an apology from the monarchy for perceived mistreatment. The comments come after fresh speculation the rift between Harry and King Charles is finally starting to thaw. A fortnight ago, Harry's new chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, and UK-based PR rep Liam Maguire were photographed meeting with the King's top aide, Communications Secretary Tobyn Andreae, near Clarence House. The meeting, first revealed by The Mail on Sunday, reportedly had "no formal agenda" but there were "things both sides wanted to talk about".
Sky News AU
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
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‘We'd be delighted if members of the royal family were able to attend': Prince Harry's team goes off script during Invictus interview
Prince Harry's PR team has been dealt a curve ball after a representative for the Duke of Sussex's signature Invictus Games made a curious remark after being questioned about the royal family. Harry helped set up Invictus in 2014 as an Olympics-style international sporting event for injured and wounded servicemen and women across the globe. The first ever winter edition of the Invictus Games took place in Whistler and Vancouver in February this year and featured athletes from 23 different countries. The next edition of the Invictus Games is set to take place in 2027 in Birmingham, marking the event's return to Harry's native United Kingdom for the first time since the inaugural London games. Last week, Helen Helliwell, CEO of the Invictus Games in Birmingham, sat down with People magazine and revealed her hopes that Harry's estranged relatives will show up in Birmingham. The iconic American tabloid typically reports on the Sussexes positively and has been granted rare exclusives from Harry and Meghan. 'They've been supporters of Invictus since inception in 2014,' Ms Helliwell told the magazine. "Again, we're two years away, and it's too soon to confirm who's going to be there. 'But obviously, we'd be delighted if members of the royal family were able to attend and would very much welcome their presence in a couple of years' time.' While the royal family has supported Harry's signature organisation since its inception, no senior royals have appeared at any Invictus event since the Sussexes left royal duties five years ago. The entire monarchy also noticeably snubbed a major service in London to celebrate a decade of Invictus at St Paul's Cathedral last year. Instead, Harry was supported at the event by his uncle Earl Spencer and his aunt Lady Jane Fellowes from Princess Diana's side of the family. Meanwhile, Harry's wife Meghan Markle still allegedly refuses to return to the UK without an apology from the monarchy for perceived mistreatment. The comments come after fresh speculation the rift between Harry and King Charles is finally starting to thaw. Over the weekend, Harry's new chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, and UK-based PR rep Liam Maguire were photographed meeting with the King's top aide, Communications Secretary Tobyn Andreae, near Clarence House. The meeting, first revealed by The Mail on Sunday, reportedly had "no formal agenda" but there were "things both sides wanted to talk about".
Sky News AU
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Prince Harry announces major Invictus update on the first day of Royal Ascot after staff changes inside Sussex media team
Prince Harry has shared a major update about his signature Invictus Games organisation on the same day as King Charles and Queen Camilla's appearance at Royal Ascot. Harry helped set up Invictus in 2014 as an Olympics-style international sporting event for injured and wounded service men and women across the globe. On Tuesday, the foundation officially announced that a record six host cities have expressed interest in hosting the 2029 edition of the games. The cities in the running include Aalborg, Denmark; Veneto Region, Italy; Abuja, Nigeria; Daejeon, South Korea; Kyiv, Ukraine; and San Diego in the United States. The addition of a Nigerian city to the list could possibly be linked to the Sussexes' highly-publicised faux 'royal tour' of the African nation last year. 'We are thrilled to have such interest, demonstrating a clear recognition of the powerful impact of hosting an Invictus Games, not only on the competitors themselves, but on those supporting, watching, and cheering on from the stands,' Invictus CEO Rob Owen said in a statement. The press release emphasising the remarkable international interest in the foundation was released and dated on the same day the royal family gathered at Royal Ascot in Berkshire. While Harry's relationship with his father King Charles and brother Prince William is at a standstill, the remaining Windsors appeared closer than ever in new photos taken at the prestigious racing event. Likely adding insult to injury, the King was seen warmly interacting with Harry's cousins, including Princess Beatrice, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips. The big reunion also saw the Duchess of York make a grand return to the royal occasion in another sign Charles has welcomed his former sister-in-law back into the fold. Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have both been accused of intentionally timing press announcements with royal occasions, possibly to draw attention away from the monarchy. The latest timing overlap comes after reports the Sussexes have parted ways with several staffers, including their Los Angeles-based deputy press secretary, Kyle Boulia, and their U.K. press officer, Charlie Gipson. Mr Boulia and Mr Gipson were brought on by the ex-working royals last year during a major hiring blitz designed to help overall Harry and Meghan's public image.
