Sports Ministry
Manipur Boxer S Sarjubala Devi to debut in professional boxing
S Sarjubala Devi, an amateur boxer from Manipur who represented India at the 2016 Rio Olympics is now all set to make her foray into professional boxing. She has signed a contract with Mujtaba Kamal, a well-known Indian boxing promoter, and Grassroot Boxing Promotions and Management in Imphal. The 28-year-old pugilist will make her professional […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Sports Ministry sends historic 9-women list for 2019’s Padma Awards
For the first time in the history of Indian sports, the names of 9 women have been recommended for the Padma awards. Six time world champion boxer Mary Kom has been recommended for the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award. It is the first time that a woman athlete’s name has been put forward by the sports […]
5 years ago