Asian Games 2014

Sports Minister, Vijender Singh want AIBA to be lenient on Sarita Devi

Boxer L Sarita Devi today got support from Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh, who said that world body AIBA should take a lenient decision on her for refusing to accept her Asian Games medal after a controversial defeat.

Sports Ministry, IOA back Sarita Devi after AIBA says her career is 'over'

Sarita, as a form of protest against the judges' decision to award her semifinal bout to her opponent Park Ji-na, went and gave her bronze medal to her opponent.

Here's why all of India should join Sarita Devi's non co-operation movement

On the eve of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, Sarita Devi registered a protest that would have made even the Mahatma proud.

Asian Games: India's tennis federation was right but the BCCI was wrong

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) did the right thing. The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) did the wrong thing about the Asian Games.

Sports Ministry asks Boxing India to take charge of Sarita Devi suspension issue

The Sports Ministry today asked the newly formed Boxing India (BI) to work towards revocation of provisional suspension imposed by AIBA on L Sarita Devi and three ringside coaches by helping them in filing their replies to the world body.

Sarita Devi apologises to AIBA for Asian Games protest

A remorseful L Sarita Devi has pleaded with the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to lift the provisional suspension imposed on her for refusing to accept her bronze medal in the Asiad, saying that she deeply regrets her outburst on the podium and would never repeat it.

Boxing India requests AIBA to be lenient towards Sarita Devi

Requesting the International Boxing Association to revoke the provisional suspension on L Sarita Devi, Boxing India President Sandeep Jajodia today said her unconditional apology and her impeccable past disciplinary record would form the crux of her defence in front of the world body.

IOA to discuss Sarita Devi ban with Ministry officials on Oct 28

Rattled by the International Boxing Association’s decision to provisionally suspend boxer L Sarita Devi for her protest at the Asian Games, the IOA will hold a meeting with Sports Ministry officials on October 28 to discuss the way forward.

AIBA suspends Sarita Devi for Asian Games protest; boxer to miss world championships

AIBA has also suspended Sarita's three coaches as well as Adille Sumariwalla, who was India's Chef de Mission at the Asian Games.

Asian Games 2014: Incredible Mary Kom continues to shut her doubters up

An Asian Games gold, something that is missing from her resume, is now within punching distance.