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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Hawa Singh's grandchild packs a punch, wins gold
Nupur is daughter of Indian boxing legend Hawa Singh. (BFI) New Delhi: At the home of the Sheorans in Bhiwani, there is a photograph of boxer Nupur, then eighteen months old, sitting in the lap of her grandmother Angoori Devi and flanked by her grandfather, Captain Hawa Singh, the Indian boxing legend who won consecutive Asian Games gold medals in 1966 and 1970. Nupur has no memory of her grandfather, who passed away soon after that picture was taken. But she grew up listening to her grandfather's exploits, in an environment where life revolved around the sport. Her father, Sanjay Singh, a former international boxer, and mother Mukesh, an Asian medallist for India in basketball, regaled young Nupur with tales of her grandfather's swift punches and calm demeanour. Now 26 and standing six-foot tall in the ring, mirroring her grandfather's towering presence, Nupur displayed her indomitable spirit at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan. It was like Hawa Singh's legacy thundering back to life through Nupur's fists. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! On Sunday, she faced Kazakhstan's Yeldana Talipova in the +80 kg category final. The opening round saw her falter, the home crowd's roar fuelling Talipova's aggression. But Nupur, with the poise similar to her grandfather, turned the tide. Her footwork sharpened, her punches landed with precision, and her strategy outwitted her opponent in rounds two and three. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo The unanimous 5:0 verdict was a testament to her dominance. As she stood on the podium, gold around her neck, Nupur's victory felt like a bridge between eras, connecting a granddaughter's triumph to her grandfather's storied past. 'I never saw him fight, but I feel him in every jab I throw. This gold is for him and for every girl in Bhiwani who was at some point told boxing isn't for her,' she said. Nupur's gold capped off a medal-laden tournament for India. With 11 medals – three gold, five silver, and three bronze – India secured a second-place finish, marking their best-ever haul at the prestigious event. Besides Nupur, Sakshi Chaudhary (women's 54 kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (women's 57 kg) were the gold-medal winners. Jugnoo (men's 85kg), Pooja Rani (women's 80kg), Hitesh Gulia (men's 70kg) and Abhinash Jamwal (men's 65kg) won silver medals. Sanju (women's 60kg), Nikhil Dubey (men's 75kg) and Narender (men's 90+ kg) won a bronze each. It was Sakshi's opening gold that set the tone for the day. The 24-year-old twotime youth world champion, who trained at the famed Bhiwani Boxing Club (BBC) under noted coach Jagdish Singh, has now set her sights on the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool from Sept 4-14. 'I can do better,' Sakshi said after her win. 'The signs are positive, but I have to keep pushing. I want to use this win as motivation going forward.' Jaismine, 23, brought a different flavor to India's campaign. Tall (5 feet 9 inches) and composed, her long reach and counter-attacking style have earned her a reputation as a thinker in the ring. Against Brazil's Jucielen Cequeira Romeu in the final, Jaismine faced a gruelling test. The first two rounds were neckand-neck. But in the final round, Jaismine's strategy shone. The 4:1 verdict was a nod to her composure under pressure, a gold that symbolized triumph over doubt — in the ring and beyond. For Jaismine, the gold was the culmination of a deep, strategic transformation. The turning point came after her campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she exited in the Round of 32. Though in her first Olympics, the outcome left her with a burning desire to improve. What followed was more than five months of intense selfreinvention – not just in the gym, but in her mindset. Jaismine immersed herself in strength and conditioning, focusing on building stamina, muscle endurance and the ability to land high-impact punches in crunch situations. 'I knew I had to be more than just being aggressive, I had to become smarter,' Jaismine said after her win in Astana. 'Not just attack, but think on the move and deliver when stakes are high.' Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor once hailed as Bollywood's next big thing, son of a 90s heartthrob, but fans failed to recognise him at his son's comeback premiere.., he is…
Meet actor once hailed as Bollywood's next big thing, son of a 90s heartthrob, but fans failed to recognise him at his son's comeback premiere.., he is… In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, where fame is always fleeting, nothing is predictable. One star could be winning hearts one day, the next day they might be completely out of the picture, but a few films remain etched in our memories for the long haul. But in this ever-changing industry, a comeback holds a certain charm, especially when it comes after years of silence. While for an actor it could be a revival of their career, for others it could be reclaiming their name, reputation, and aspiration. Once known as Bollywood's promising newcomers, later found himself in the middle of a controversy that pushed his life into the darkest, deepest hole. The actor we are talking about is none other than Sooraj Pancholi. After nearly a decade of an elongated court battle and scrutiny in the controversial Jiah Khan case, Sooraj Pancholi is all set to make his comeback with the action-drama packed film Kesari that is expected to be released on May 23. Besides, Sooral in the supporting role, the film will see Suniel Shetty in the lead role. Sooraj has been away from the industry for years, being embroiled in the controversy. He started his career in 2014 with a hero opposite Athiya Shetty. Besides that, he also worked in films like Time To Dance, Satellite Shankar, and Hawa Singh. Sooraj's comeback is not only about reviving his professional career, but it is deeply emotional since it's about clearing his image and reclaiming his name. Sooraj is all geared up for his return and is excited and grateful to be back on the big screen. But besides Sooraj's comeback, what caught everyone's attention was Aditya Pancholi, father of Sooraj Pancholi's presence at the Kesari premiere. Once ruling the industry in the 90s, Aditya gave many blockbuster hits like Saathi, Yaad Rakhegi Duniya, Aatish, Yes Boss, Jung, etc. As the video from Kesari's premiere resurfaced online, fans were quick to comment on Sooraj's appearance. However, what was surprising was that the fan couldn't recognise the veteran actor Aditya Pancholi. At the premiere of Kesari, actor Aditya Pancholi got emotional while speaking about his son's return. During the Kesari premiere, he shared the amount of hard work Sooraj has put in his role despite his challenges, he also spoke about his faith in god and persistence that gave his family strength to keep moving forward. Aditya added, 'I'm very proud of him'. Sharing the same feelings, Sooraj's mother, Zarina Wahab, also shared her joy, expressing how Sooraj's return was long overdue and the film has done justice to his talent. Sooraj Pancholi's return is not merely a comeback, it's a story of redemption and reclaiming reputation.
