Tag: BFI
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BFI recommends Amit, Vikas for Khel Ratna Award
The two recommendations for Dronacharya Award were coaches Chhote Lal Yadav and Mohammad Ali Qamar.
June 1, 2020 -
Minister should not be involved in selection of players: Kiren Rijiju
While assuring Nikhat, he said that a Minister should not be involved in the selection of players.
October 18, 2019 -
Don’t want award for myself, but please honour my coach: Amit Panghal
Panghal became the first Indian boxer to claim a silver medal at the just-concluded World Championships in Ekaterinburg, Russia. He is also an Asian Games and Asian Championships gold-medallist.
September 22, 2019 -
Indian boxers to get central contracts in 6 months: BFI President
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is planning to give central contracts to its pugilists in the next six months, President Ajay Singh said Wednesday.
November 1, 2018 -
BFI names 12-member squad for the Commonwealth Games
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Tuesday announced the complete contingent for the Games which comprises of eight men and four women.
March 7, 2018 -
Anoushka Shankar found scoring music for ‘Shiraz’ challenging
When sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar was tasked to score music for the restored late 1920s silent film Shiraz: A Romance of India, she was up against at least three challenges. On one hand, she needed to strike a balance between music that would appeal to the modern audience and music contemporary to the period …
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November 3, 2017 -
AIBA chief to visit India
AIBA President Ching Kuo Wo has promised to witness the Women's Youth World Boxing Championship.
September 3, 2017 -
Paul Greengrass to receive BFI fellowship
Director Paul Greengrass, best known for helming three films in Matt Damon-starrer Bourne series, will receive the BFI Fellowship at the 61st BFI London film festival. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker will be felicitated with the BFI’s highest honour for the “outstanding contribution to film and television” at the festival’s award ceremony on October 14, reported Variety. “As …
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August 30, 2017 -
No Indian national boxers to feature in Amir Khan’s pro-league
Amir Khan will be the face of the league in India and would be significantly involved in its running.
April 24, 2017