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Vijender Singh

'It might be sabotage': Vijender Singh reacts to Vinesh Phogat's Olympics disqualification

'When I say sabotage I mean people who are not happy to see India rise as a sporting nation. This girl has been through so much, your heart breaks for her. What more could she have done? Which other test?' asked Singh.

07 August 2024, 09:49 IST

Olympics 2024 | 'It might be sabotage': Vijender Singh on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

Olympics 2024 | 'It might be sabotage': Vijender Singh on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

'It might be sabotage': Vijender Singh reacts to Vinesh Phogat's Olympics disqualification

07 August 2024, 09:49 IST

Olympics athletes have every right to ask for personal coaches: Vijender Singh

'They (authorities) said 'we'll give you what you want but we need the performance'. And we delivered. Between 2006 and 2012, I performed and won almost everywhere. So I feel the demands of the players in the training camp needs to be fulfilled,' the Olympic medal-winning boxer-turned-politician said.

27 July 2024, 06:51 IST

Olympics 2024 | Athletes have every right to ask for personal coaches, says Vijender Singh

Olympics 2024 | Athletes have every right to ask for personal coaches, says Vijender Singh

Olympics athletes have every right to ask for personal coaches: Vijender Singh

27 July 2024, 06:51 IST

Expect women boxers to do better than before in Paris Olympics: Vijender Singh

The 38-year-old Vijender, who won a bronze in the 2008 Beijing Games, said he expects the women to do well.

26 July 2024, 08:52 IST

Olympics 2024 | Expect women boxers to do better than before in Paris Olympics: Vijender Singh

Olympics 2024 | Expect women boxers to do better than before in Paris Olympics: Vijender Singh

Expect women boxers to do better than before in Paris Olympics: Vijender Singh

26 July 2024, 08:52 IST

Switching from Congress to BJP came at an emotional price: Boxer Vijender Singh

As he opened up about his shocking political switch to the BJP, he conceded that the move has cost him a few close friendships.

22 April 2024, 13:56 IST

Switching from Congress to BJP came at an emotional price: Boxer Vijender Singh

Switching from Congress to BJP came at an emotional price: Boxer Vijender Singh

Switching from Congress to BJP came at an emotional price: Boxer Vijender Singh

22 April 2024, 13:56 IST

It's a well thought out decision: Vijender Singh on switch from Congress to BJP

Singh had joined the Congress ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and was widely perceived to be close to Rahul Gandhi, who also attended his wedding in 2011.

03 April 2024, 12:22 IST

It's a well thought out decision: Vijender Singh on switch from Congress to BJP

It's a well thought out decision: Vijender Singh on switch from Congress to BJP

It's a well thought out decision: Vijender Singh on switch from Congress to BJP

03 April 2024, 12:22 IST

'Ghar wapasi for me': Boxer & former Congress leader Vijender Singh joins BJP

The 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medallist had contested on a Congress ticket in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from South Delhi constituency.

03 April 2024, 09:45 IST

'Ghar wapasi for me': Boxer & former Congress leader Vijender Singh joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections

'Ghar wapasi for me': Boxer & former Congress leader Vijender Singh joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections

'Ghar wapasi for me': Boxer & former Congress leader Vijender Singh joins BJP

03 April 2024, 09:45 IST

Sports federations have become personal fiefdoms of BJP politicians, alleges Congress

Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala said it is black day for Indian sports when victims of sexual exploitation fail to get justice and tears of Olympians and victims do not affect people in power.

22 December 2023, 13:44 IST

Sports federations have become personal fiefdoms of BJP politicians, alleges Congress

Sports federations have become personal fiefdoms of BJP politicians, alleges Congress

Sports federations have become personal fiefdoms of BJP politicians, alleges Congress

22 December 2023, 13:44 IST

Sports industry upset with Sakshi Malik's retirement: Vijender Singh

Following Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh's win in the WFI polls, Sakshi Malik announced her retirement. Malik was among the wrestlers protesting against the BJP man over harassment.

22 December 2023, 05:31 IST

Sports industry upset with Sakshi Malik's retirement: Vijender Singh

Sports industry upset with Sakshi Malik's retirement: Vijender Singh

Sports industry upset with Sakshi Malik's retirement: Vijender Singh

22 December 2023, 05:31 IST

Vijender Singh confident of Indian pugilists’ Asian Games medal prospects

The 37-year-old pugilist from Bhiwani, who has an enviable 13-1 professional record and has since dabbled in politics and acting, also touched upon the immense pressure boxers are under to secure Olympics quotas.

28 September 2023, 11:42 IST

Vijender Singh confident of Indian pugilists’ Asian Games medal prospects

Vijender Singh confident of Indian pugilists’ Asian Games medal prospects

Vijender Singh confident of Indian pugilists’ Asian Games medal prospects

28 September 2023, 11:42 IST

Vijender not carrying baggage of maiden pro boxing loss

Since turning pro in 2015, Vijender was unbeaten till last March with an enviable 12-0 record, including eight knockouts

11 August 2022, 17:23 IST

Vijender Singh not carrying baggage of maiden pro boxing defeat in bout against Sulley

Vijender Singh not carrying baggage of maiden pro boxing defeat in bout against Sulley

Vijender not carrying baggage of maiden pro boxing loss

11 August 2022, 17:23 IST