Boxing

After a closely fought match, 24-year-old boxer Sonia Lather won the silver in the Women's World Championships at Astana, Kazakhstan.

In Chennai, 23-year-old Narmada J, ex-boxing champ at state-level, is training young girls for free along with her friends. Even without adequate boxing gear and facilities, they aim to box their way to the Olympics.

Many of India's past and current sports stars come from very humble origins. Children of farmers, labourers and petty shop owners, they have seen severe hardships and their families have sacrificed a lot to put them on the path to success. But they have found a place in the sun despite all odds being stacked against them. Here's toasting their grit and determination!

Few sports in India gain the kind of recognition that Cricket does. Fewer gain government support. In an immensely hopeful moment for all fields of sports alike, the launch of a governing body shall overlook and support professional boxing.

Having developed a love for boxing at the age of 12, Mrunal has a national level bronze medal under his belt but is still struggling to make ends meet. Know more about this talented boxer and how you can help him.