Vijender Singh
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Leander Paes joins BJP: From Vijender Singh to Jadeja, list of athletes who have joined party
Other Sports | Mar 31, 2026, 01:05 PM ISTWith Indian tennis legend Leander Peaes joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), let us have a look at several big names from the sports world who opted to enter politics and joined the BJP at some point in their career.
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Vijender Singh, boxer and ex-Congress member, joins BJP, calls it 'ghar wapasi'
India | Apr 03, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTVijender Singh had fought the 2019 Lok Sabha election unsuccessfully from the South Delhi constituency as a Congress candidate.
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'The sports industry is upset': Vijender Singh vows to reach every player after Sakshi's retirement
Other Sports | Dec 22, 2023, 11:42 AM ISTSakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling after Brij Bhushan's aide - Sanjay Singh was elected as the new WFI president. Boxer Vijender Singh has now opened on Sakshi's decision to bid adieu to the sport.
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Vijender Singh to retire from politics? Boxer drops hint on social media
Other Sports | Dec 21, 2023, 12:33 PM ISTVijender Singh has been away from Politics for some time now. He was seen in the Bharat Jodo Yatra and also in the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar. He had joined Congress in 2019 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
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Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan: Salman Khan welcomes Vijender Singh, shares photo from sets
Celebrities | Oct 29, 2022, 07:14 PM ISTSalman Khan on Saturday announced that Olympic medalist boxer Vijender Singh has joined the cast of his upcoming movie "Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan".
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Glad to end Vijender's unbeaten record: Artysh Lopsan
Other Sports | Mar 20, 2021, 10:46 AM ISTThe 26-year-old six feet four inches tall pugilist out-slugged Vijender in the 'Battle on Ship'.
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Vijender Singh's unbeaten run ends, loses to Russian opponent in 'Battle on Ship'
Other Sports | Mar 19, 2021, 11:49 PM ISTVijender, a bronze medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and who had turned professional in 2015, entered the bout with a 12-0 record but lost.
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Vijender Singh, Russian opponent Lopsan complete official weigh-in ahead of big showdown in Goa
News | Mar 19, 2021, 08:35 AM ISTIndian unbeaten professional boxing legend Vijender Singh on Thursday hit the weight at weigh-in ahead of his eagerly awaited return to the ring against Russian opponent Artysh Lopsan.
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Vijender Singh praises Farhan Akhtar's 'Toofan' teaser
Celebrities | Mar 18, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTBoxing ace Vijender Singh on Thursday tweeted praise for actor Farhan Akhtar's "Toofan" teaser. In return, Farhan thanked Vijender for his compliment. "The teaser looks awesome! Thanks for putting boxing on the map. All the best @FarOutAkhtar," Vijender posted.
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Vijender Singh to take on Russian Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight on March 19
Other Sports | Mar 12, 2021, 04:00 PM ISTVijender and Losan will square off on March 19 in a super middle-weight (76kg) showdown on the rooftop deck of the Majestic Pride Casino Ship in Panaji.
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Vijender Singh set for pro-boxing return on March 19; bout to take place on cruise ship
Sports | Mar 03, 2021, 01:47 PM ISTCelebrated Indian wrestler Vijender Singh will return to pro-boxing on March 19, when he makes a comeback to the ring in Goa. Interestingly, the bout will take place on a cruise ship! The name of the opponent has not been revealed yet.
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Vijender Singh set for return to ring next month, opponent to be announced soon
Other Sports | Feb 22, 2021, 02:14 PM ISTThe reigning WBO Oriental Super Middleweight and WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion in his last fight defeated Ghana’s Charles Adamu to claim his 12th successive win in November 2019.
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Boxer Vijender Singh distributes food at langar organised by Jamindara Student Organisation at Tikri border
News | Dec 18, 2020, 07:19 PM ISTLangar have been organised by Jamindara Student Organisation (JSO) at Tikri Border on December 18.
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Other athletes from Haryana also in support of farmers: Vijender Singh
News | Dec 06, 2020, 08:30 PM ISTBoxer Vijender Singh joined the farmers' agitation at the Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) on December 06.
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'Will return Khel Ratna': Vijender Singh demands withdrawal of farm laws
News | Dec 06, 2020, 05:40 PM ISTBoxer Vijender Singh joined the farmers' agitation at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border).
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MS Dhoni taught many small-town boys to dream big: Vijender Singh
Cricket | Aug 20, 2020, 04:01 PM ISTDhoni made an unforeseen announcement with a simple social media post on India's 74th Independence Day. To this, Vijender quipped that Dhoni will do 'whatever he wants to' and 'whenever he wants to'.
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Watching Rathore on the podium inspired me to win Olympic medal: Vijender Singh
Other Sports | Jul 07, 2020, 05:38 PM ISTVijender Singh's bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics changed the face of Indian boxing and inspired many to take up the sport.
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Vijender Singh, Manoj Kumar help raise funds for ailing Dingko Singh
Other Sports | Apr 22, 2020, 01:01 PM ISTDingko Singh is battling liver cancer and will be flown to the national capital on April 25 for radiation therapy.
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Coronavirus: Vijender Singh hopes for pro career to resume in second half of 2020
Other Sports | Apr 06, 2020, 11:59 AM ISTUnbeaten in the circuit with 12 wins, Vijender is contracted with Hall of Famer Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions in the US, which has been ravaged by the deadly outbreak with the death toll nearing 10,000.
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You win sometimes, other times you learn: Vijender Singh on boxing, politics and fatherhood
Other Sports | Jan 02, 2020, 03:56 PM ISTVijender Singh, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing back in 2008 and 2009, has logged an enviable 12-0 record in the professional circuit, which he entered in 2015.