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Vijender Singh Beniwal (born 29 October 1985) is an Indian professional boxer and politician of Bharatiya Janata Party. As an amateur , he won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics , becoming the first Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal.
Aug 18, 2022 · Indian boxer Vijender Singh defeated Eliasu Sulley of Ghana via knockout in the Jungle Rumble pro boxing fight at the Balbir Juneja Stadium in Raipur, Chattisgarh on Wednesday.
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Vijender Singh is an Indian Boxer who turned professional in 2015. He is the first Indian boxer to win a medal in the Olympic Games. In 2019, he joined the Indian National Congress to contest the 2019 General Election from South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency.
Aug 21, 2020 · Learn how Vijender Singh, the first Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal, used boxing as a means to secure a government job and became a legend of the sport. Read his story of overcoming challenges, defeating opponents and making history at Beijing 2008.
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Mar 24, 2021 · His incredible bronze medal was the first for India in boxing - a historic moment for the country. Enjoy this look back at Vijender Kumar Singh's journey at Beijing 2008 ...
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Feb 22, 2021 · Out of action for well over a year due to COVID, amateur-turned-professional Indian boxer Vijender Singh will return to competitive boxing next month. An Olympic bronze medallist from Beijing 2008, Vijender Singh switched to professional boxing in 2015 where he enjoys an unbeaten streak of 12-0 (8 knockout wins).
Apr 7, 2024 · Vijender Singh: A cerebral boxer out to better his political CV. Ever since he started boxing, Vijender always preferred the gym and loved to pump iron. He could miss boxing rituals but not...
