Sabi Hussain

Sports Reporter at The Times of India

With Times of India, Delhi. Covers Sports Ministry, SAI, IOA, Anti-Doping, Intl federations. Specialises in Olympic sports. RTs are not endorsements

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Javelin thrower Manu banned for four years

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

Javelin thrower DP Manu faces a four-year ban from NADA after testing positive for methyltestosterone during the Indian GP in April 2023. This ruling dashed his Paris Olympics hopes. DP Manu (Photo Source: X) NEW DELHI: Asian championships silver medallist javelin thrower DP Manu has been handed a four-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for returning positive for prohibited substance methyltestosterone.
Sports ministry must clarify stand on BFI polls: Delhi HC

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

TrendingThe Delhi High Court has asked the government to clarify how the Boxing Federation of India elections will proceed. This follows World Boxing's formation of an interim committee to oversee the sport. The court wants the sports ministry to explain its position on the global body's letter. The letter constituted a six-member panel.
World Boxing intervenes, BFI chief Ajay Singh gets to keep control

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

As legal disputes continue across Indian courts between Boxing Federation of India and its opposing group seeking federation control, World Boxing has responded by setting up a interim administrative panel until the elections are held to elect the new executive committee. Boxing Federation of India president, Ajay Singh NEW DELHI: Intriguing developments keep unfolding in Indian boxing’s administrative sphere.
Thought of quitting due to lack of money: Hitesh Gulia

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

TrendingHitesh Gulia becomes India's boxing hero by winning gold at the World Cup in Brazil. He secured the top position in the 70kg division after his opponent withdrew. The Indian Navy and Suranjoy Singh helped Hitesh continue his boxing career. Hitesh almost quit boxing in 2022 due to financial struggles.
Wrestling camps return after more than two years

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

Indian wrestling is set to resume normalcy with national camps after a two-year disruption. The Wrestling Federation of India, now fully recognized, is scheduled to conduct camps in Gandhinagar for women and Pune for men, a departure from traditional locations Sonepat, Patiala and Lucknow.
Manisha's Asian wrestling gold fulfilled her late father’s dream

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

NewsSports NewsManisha's Asian wrestling gold fulfilled her late father’s dreamTrendingWrestler Manisha Bhanwala fulfilled her late father's dream by winning a gold medal at the Asian Championships in Amman, overcoming a significant deficit in the final bout. This victory ended India's four-year gold drought at the event. Manisha's journey began at 18, and she persevered through challenges, including the suspension of wrestling activities in India, to achieve this milestone.
India readies bid to host 2036 Olympics; plans to develop 10 training centres

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

The Indian government plans to set up 10 advanced Olympic training centres in various cities to improve the nation's performance in the Summer Games. These centres will focus on specific sports, training athletes selected from national competitions under a public-private partnership model. India are expected to throw their hat in the ring to host the 2036 Olympics.
Tanvi Lathwal first Indian-origin shooter in Australia squad

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

NewsSports NewsTanvi Lathwal first Indian-origin shooter in Australia squadTrendingTanvi Lathwal, a 15-year-old shooter of Indian origin, has been selected for the Australian shooting contingent for the ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany. She excelled in multiple state and national championships, cementing her position as Australia's top junior shooter in the 10m air pistol category.
Boxer Amit Panghal gets engaged to longtime sweetheart

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

Amit Panghal, the first Indian male boxer to win a World Championships silver medal, has announced his engagement to Anshul Sheokand from Jind, Haryana. The private ceremony was attended only by immediate family. Panghal, now joining the professional circuit, still awaits his maiden pro fight. NEW DELHI: Amit Panghal, the first Indian male pugilist to win a World Championships silver medal and once the face of the country’s boxing, is getting married to his longtime sweetheart.
SAI, World Boxing appoint 'independent observers' for BFI elections

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sabi Hussain

The government of India and World Boxing have appointed independent observers for the long-delayed Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections. Following the Himachal Pradesh High Court's directive, Mayank Srivastava from SAI and Tatsuya Nakama from Japan will oversee the election proceedings.