I take responsibility for Rio boxing campaign: Coach Sandhu
In Rio, at least one medal was expected from the three who made the cut.
Aug 27, 2016, 17:44 PM IST
Shiva Thapa lone boxer to be selected for Arjuna Award this year
His medal at the world event was only the third ever that India had won after Vijender Singh (2009) and Vikas Krishan (2011).
Aug 17, 2016, 20:41 PM IST
Rio Olympics, Day 10: Kidambi Srikanth, PV Sindhu advance to quarter-finals, Vikas Krishan ousted
Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu were two Indian shuttlers who put some smile back on the faces of Indian fans on Day 10 of the biggest sporting extravaganza.
Aug 16, 2016, 08:37 AM IST
India at Rio Olympics: I'm sorry but I couldn't have done better, says Vikas Krishan Yadav
"I always hoped to earn India a medal on the Independence Day but I failed. I'm sorry," he said.
Aug 16, 2016, 05:56 AM IST
Vikas Krishan ousted, Indian boxers sign off without medal at Rio Olympics
In the end it was a stroll for the 20-year-old Melikuziev, who was hitting at will against a near stationary Vikas.
Aug 16, 2016, 04:25 AM IST
Rio Olympics LIVE, Day 10 updates: Vikas Krishan crashes out; PV Sindhu enters quarter-final
PV Sindhu kept India's medal hopes alive.
Aug 15, 2016, 16:42 PM IST
Rio 2016 Olympics: India's schedule for Day 10; Lalita Babda, Kidambi Srikanth, Vikas Krishan in action
On Day 10, boxing could be the source of India's first medal at the ongoing Rio Olympics.
Aug 15, 2016, 04:26 AM IST
India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 8: Preview — Focus on Sania-Bopanna pair as hunt for first medal continues
One more victory tonight, over US star Venus and her Indian-origin partner Rajeev in the semis will ensure India a silver medal while a defeat would give Sania and Bopanna a chance to fight for the bronze.
Aug 13, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: I want nothing less than a gold, says Vikas Krishan
Vikas stormed into the quarterfinals with a one-sided 3-0 win by unanimous decision against Onder Sipal of Turkey in the men's 75kg middleweight bout.
Aug 13, 2016, 11:49 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Boxer Vikas Krishan a win away from medal, enters quarterfinals
Vikas buried the ghosts of London 2012 where he was eliminated in the preliminary round, despite initially being declared the winner.
Aug 13, 2016, 05:01 AM IST
New kits available for Indian boxers, no threat of Olympics disqualification
So far, Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Manoj (64kg) have won their opening bouts to enter the pre-quarters of their respective categories.
Aug 11, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Rio 2016: Formidable draw set to challenge Indian grit in boxing
Of the three, Vikas is the only one to get a seeding -- 7th -- but none of them managed to secure a first-round bye.
Aug 05, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
Shiva Thapa, Manoj Kumar can win gold at Rio Olympics: Vikas Krishan
Vikas also hinted that Rio could be his last Olympics.
Jun 27, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
Vijender Singh out of Olympic contention, wishes best for Vikas Krishan
Vikas entered the semifinals of the AIBA World Qualifying Tournament in Baku to book a Rio berth.
Jun 23, 2016, 22:27 PM IST
Vikas Krishan, Manoj Kumar book Olympic berths in Baku
Kumar had lost to World Number 1 Tom Stalker of Great Britain during his pre-quarterfinal bout, that too in a controversial manner.
Jun 23, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
Indian boxers make confident start at World Olympic Qualifiers
Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Commonwealth Games silver-winner Laishram Devendro (49kg) were the only Indians to be seeded.
Jun 16, 2016, 22:41 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Nine-member Indian boxing team leaves for qualifiers in Baku
Only one Indian boxer — Shiva Thapa (56kg) — has qualified for the Olympics so far.
Jun 12, 2016, 18:47 PM IST
Vikas Krishan wins AIBA Pro bout, assured of extra Olympic shot
The Indian pulled off the result just a night before heading to the Olympic Qualifiers in Baku, Azerbaijan, which start on June 16.
Jun 11, 2016, 21:28 PM IST
Laishram Devendro, Vikas Krishan to lead 9-member Indian team at 2016 Rio Olympic qualifier at Baku
The finalists in the light-flyweight and flyweight divisions will qualify for the Olympics, while the top-five will get Rio berths in the remaining eight weight divisions.
Jun 03, 2016, 00:47 AM IST
Mary Kom, Shiva Thapa get top seeding at Asian Olympic Qualifiers
Other Indians to be seeded were Commonwealth Games silver-medallist L Devendro Singh (4th in 49kg division) and Asian silver-medallist Vikas Krishan (2nd in 75kg category).
Mar 25, 2016, 14:30 PM IST