Lift off! China launches 2 astronauts on its longest space mission

China on Monday successfully launched its longest manned space mission, sending two astronauts into orbit to spend a month aboard a space laboratory, a milestone event in the Communist giant's......

Kavinder, Manoj, Satish qualify for World Championships

Third seed Satish Kumar (+91kg) and sixth seed Manoj Kumar (69kg) were among the three Indian boxers who qualified for the World Championships after winning their respective box-offs at the Asian......

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Indian boxers make disappointing start

IMAGE: India’s Manoj Kumar in action. Photograph: Getty Images The Indian boxers' campaign in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers was off to a disappointing start with all three in action, on......

Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom, Shiva get top seeding

IMAGE: Boxer MC Mary Kom. Photograph: Facebook. Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom (51kg) and World Championship bronze-winner Shiva Thapa (56kg) were given the top billing in the Asian Olympic......