Manish Kaushik (boxer)
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| Born | 11 January 1996 Devsar, Bhiwani district, Haryana, India | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Indian | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | Manish | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Weight(s) | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Indian Army as a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). Kaushik won the gold medal at the Doha International Boxing Tournament, in his first international appearance. Two years later, Manish won gold at the 2017 National Boxing Games. Manish Kaushik later went to represent India in 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning the silver medal. He represented India in the lightweight division in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[1] Manish hails from the village of Devsar in the Bhiwani district of Haryana.[2] Manish Kaushik won abronze in the 63 kg category at World Championships.[3]
Early life and debut in boxing
Manish Kaushik was born on 11 January 1996 in
Jitender Kumar participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics inspiring Manish Kaushik to pursue boxing.[5] Kaushik succeeded in entering the Indian Army. In 2016 with his boxing credentials, Kaushik, boxing grew from an interest and passion to a career choice. Manish Kaushik became the Indian National Champion after defeating the defending champion Shiva Thapa in 2017.[6]
Career
BOXAM International Boxing Tournament 2021
Won gold medal after defeating Denmark's Boxer
AIBA International Boxing Tournament 2019
Won Bronze Medal
Commonwealth Games 2018
- Won against M Alexander Trinidad and Tobago W 4–0[7]
- Won against C French of England in the quarters, W 5–0[8]
- Won against J McGivern of Northern Ireland in the Semi-final, W 4–1[9]
- Lost 3–2 against Garside of Australia in the final and became silver medalist.
Asian Game Test Event Indonesia 2018
Kaushik won gold medal in his weight category in Asian Game Test Event held in Jakarta Indonesia.[10]
Kazakhstan International Boxing Tournament 2017
In 2017, Kazakhstan International Boxing Tournament held in Kazakhstan, Manish Kaushik wins silver medal in his weight category.[11]
Doha International Boxing Tournament 2015
Kaushik won gold medal in his weight category in Doha International Boxing Tournament held in Doha, Qatar.[12]
References
- ^ "Manish Kaushik Profile Tokyo Olympics 2021 Know Your Olympian Boxing Stats photos recent results qualification". News18. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games 2018: Boxing 60 Kg Men's Quarterfinals, India's Manish Kaushik fighting for medal". Sportskeeda.
- ^ "Manish Kaushik eyes Tokyo Olympics spot after bronze on World Championships debut". India Today. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
{{cite magazine}}: Unknown parameter|agency=ignored (help) - ^ "Tokyo 2020: Boxer Manish Kaushik goes down fighting against Great Britain's Luke McCormack in 63kg Round 1". India Today. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "The farmer's son and India's big boxing hope".
- ^ "Shiva Thapa, Manoj Kumar enter finals of National Boxing Championships". Press Trust of India.
- ^ "Highlights, Commonwealth Games 2018 Gold Coast: Heena Sidhu wins gold in 25m pistol; Indian boxers shine on Day 6 LIVE News, Latest Updates, Live blog, Highlights and Live coverage – Firstpost". firstpost.com. 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games 2018: Boxer Vikas Krishnan assures medal; Gaurav Solanki, Manish Kaushik move to semi-final – Firstpost". firstpost.com. 11 April 2018.
- ^ "CWG 2018 Live, Boxing Live Updates: Naman Tanwar loses 91kg semifinal bout, settles for Bronze". 13 April 2018.
- ^ IANS. "Indian Boxers Win 10 Medals at 2018 Asian Games Test Tourney".
- ^ "Indian Boxers Strike Gold at Galym Zharylgapov Boxing Tournament". 24 December 2017.
- ^ "Indian boxers win four gold medals at Doha International – Times of India". The Times of India. 23 May 2015.
External links
- http://www.asbcnews.org/manish-kaushik-defeated-star-shiva-thapa-at-the-indian-national-elite-championships/
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/commonwealth-games/2018-commonwealth-games-know-your-cwg-athlete-manoj-kumar/articleshow/63540745.cms
- http://www.sportstarlive.com/videos/manish-kaushik-i-was-confident-against-shiva-thapa/article22623605.ece