Nishant Dev secures Paris Olympics boxing quota for Indian men
Thailand: 23-year-old Indian boxer Nishant Dev clinched India’s fourth Olympics quota in boxing and the first for men’s boxing on friday afternoon. His victory came with a unanimous 5:0 win over Vasile Cebotari of Moldova at the World Olympic qualifier in Thailand.
After a narrow defeat earlier in the year against American Omari Jones, Nishant regrouped, displaying resilience and strategic planning. His father, Pawan Dev, shared insights into Nishant's mindset, highlighting his determination to secure the Olympics quota.
Nishant's journey into boxing began in Karnal, where he was inspired by his uncle and later by the achievements of boxer Manoj Kumar. Under the guidance of his coach Surendra Chauhan, Nishant honed his skills, emphasizing his natural advantages as a southpaw boxer.
Recognition of Nishant's talent came in 2019 when then-Indian foreign high-performance director Santiago Nieva noticed his potential. Despite setbacks, including a shoulder injury that required surgery, Nishant's dedication remained unwavering.
His recent victory in Thailand marks a significant milestone in his career, propelling him towards the Paris Olympics with hopes of securing India's first medal in men’s boxing since Vijender Singh's achievement in 2008.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
