He may have returned empty-handed from the Beijing Olympics but Akhil Kumar made sure that there was one medal around his neck at the World Championships in Moscow. Akhil (54kg) fought hard losing on count-back to Olympic silver medallist Yankiel Leon Alarcon in the semi-finals at the AIBA Boxing World Cup in Moscow on Saturday. The boxer told CNN-IBN's Mendra Dorjey that his next ambition is to change the colour of the medal.
The pugilists were not received by even a single official from the federation.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/boxers-pack-a-punch-for-india-no-one-cares/80681-5.html
Akhil, Jitender, and Lakra won bronze medals at the Boxing World Cup.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/watch--proud-nation-welcomes-boxing-heroes/80663-5.html
The three pugilists fell short of luck at the AIBA Boxing World Cup in Moscow.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/akhil-jitender-lakra-bag-bronze-at-world-cup-boxing/80515-5.html
Jitender lost 6-14 in the 51 kg flyweight category to Cuban Hernandez Laffita.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/jitender-clinches-bronze-in-world-cup-boxing/80487-5.html
Akhil Kumar faces Olympic silver medallist Yankiel Leon Alarcon.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/indian-boxers-ready-to-take-on-cubans-in-world-cup/80438-5.html
Jitender faces Pan-American gold medallist Hernandez Lafita of Cuba.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/jitender-lakra-advances-4-indians-in-world-cup-semis/80344-5.html
Dinesh and Akhil are now assured of a medal in the World Cup.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pugilists-dinesh-akhil-enter-world-cup-semis/80303-5.html
Vijender feels education is integral to every child's life.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vijender-kumar-fights-for-free-education-for-children/80166-3.html
India's boxers are set for a new challenge after making a mark at Olympics.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/indian-boxers-confident-of-a-good-show-in-world-cup/79574-5.html
MC Mary Kom won her fourth gold medal in the 46kg category.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/boxing-champion-mary-kom-returns-to-a-quite-reception/79525-5.html
Finance professionals will step into the ring as part of a charity event.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/men-take-to-boxing-after-stock-markets-crash/77230-2.html
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