Vikas Krishan

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Vikas Krishan undergoes surgery on dislocated shoulder, vows to come back ‘stronger and better’

Krishan, who was competing in his third Olympics in Tokyo, was forced out early after "fighting with one hand" in the opening clash against Japan's Sewon Okazawa.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Heavy weight of expectations on Indians again

That old adage about the Olympics will hold true for all top Indian athletes at Tokyo: it’s not good enough to be the best. You need to be the best on the stage where it counts.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Injured Vikas Krishan bows out of Games after losing opening bout to Japan's Okazawa

The 29-year-old Krishan sustained a cut below his left eye in the high-voltage clash, which, according to team sources, he competed with a shoulder niggle.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan in focus as Indian boxers aim to negotiate difficult draws

Vikas Krishan (69kg) will open India's boxing campaign on Saturday against local favourite Sewonrets Quincy Mensah Okazawa, just one of the several tricky opponents that the country's pugilists will have to get past as they negotiate a challenging path to the medal rounds.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Amit Panghal among four who get byes as Indian boxers get tough overall draw

An unprecedented nine Indian boxers would be vying for medals at the showpiece, where none could secure a podium finish in the 2016 edition.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva confident of 'stronger performance' from Indian boxers

Nine Indian boxers are taking part in Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Amit Panghal to MC Mary Kom, meet India's nine boxing gems at Games

From Amit Panghal to MC Mary Kom, here are nine Indian boxers who will go for glory at Tokyo Olympics 2020,

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian boxing contingent to leave for Games from Italy on 17 July

An unprecedented nine Indian pugilists have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, including five men and four women.

Firstpost Masterclass: Boxer Vikas Krishan explains the sweet science behind brute strength

"There is no substitute for hard work. Some of you will achieve success early, and some will take their time, but always remember, there are no shortcuts," Vikas Krishan advises youngsters in this masterclass.

Indian boxing's trailblazer Vijender Singh outgrows Olympic identity, says 'life is a new lesson everyday'

With COVID-19 casting a shadow on almost everything that was once normal in the world, Vijender's professional career is also on hold for now although he does hope to fight at least once later this year.