In our buildup to the Rio Olympics, we take a look at the glorious Indian moments at the Summer Games over the years. Here, relive Vijender Singh's bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics which proved to be a game-changer for Indian boxing.
Vijender Singh is a prime example of what wonders an Olympic medal can do to one's career. Hailing from India's boxing nursery of Bhiwani in Haryana, Vijender had dreamt of winning an Olympic medal. What he achieved in 2008 was realization of that dream, and an achievement that made Vijender one of the most recognizable boxing stars globally.
At the Beijing Olympics, by making it to the semi-finals of the middleweight category, Vijender ensured India's maiden medal in boxing. Though he lost in the semis, Vijender returned home with bronze and was fittingly accorded a grand reception.
A year later, he repeated his feat at the World Amateur Boxing Championships, winning another bronze that catapulted him to the top of the world rankings in the middleweight category.
Vijender Singh is a prime example of what wonders an Olympic medal can do to one's career. Hailing from India's boxing nursery of Bhiwani in Haryana, Vijender had dreamt of winning an Olympic medal. What he achieved in 2008 was realization of that dream, and an achievement that made Vijender one of the most recognizable boxing stars globally.
At the Beijing Olympics, by making it to the semi-finals of the middleweight category, Vijender ensured India's maiden medal in boxing. Though he lost in the semis, Vijender returned home with bronze and was fittingly accorded a grand reception.
A year later, he repeated his feat at the World Amateur Boxing Championships, winning another bronze that catapulted him to the top of the world rankings in the middleweight category.
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