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Vijender Singh Win's India it's 3rd Medal at the Beijing Olympics 2008

Boxer Vijender Singh won another medal for India at the Beijing Olympics when he out punched Carlos Gongora of Ecuador in the quarterfinal of the 75kg category bout on Wednesday, 20th August 2008. With this victory into the semi's, he went on to the semi-finals to fight for the silver position with the Cuban boxer Emilio Correa Bayeaux but lost out and had to settle for bronze. This medal is the 3rd with Sushil Kumar winning a Bronze in freestyle wrestling and Abhinav Bindra striking Gold in the shooting Air Rifle event.

Vijender Singh qualifies into Semi's and ensured a Medal

Boxer Vijender Kumar assured himself of at least a bronze to give the country a record three medals for the first time ever. Vijender brought more cheers for the contingent by beating Ecuador's Carlos Gongora in the quarter finals of the 75 kg category with a 9-4 verdict.

Vijender made the difference with his left-hand jabs and crucial uppercuts to which Carlos had no answer.

With the score reading 7-2 in favour of Vijender after the penultimate round, the Ecuadorean needed to go all out in the fourth and final round. He did manage to close the gap but Vijender's evading tactics and excellent footwork won him the bout.

We Wish him Luck to win a Gold, but are proud of him for making it this far assuring himself and the country at least a bronze!

Vijender Fights for Silver, but has to Settle for Bronze!

Boxer Vijender Singh could not convert India's third Olympic medal from bronze into silver or gold by losing his middleweight (75kg) bout Friday, 22nd August 2008.


Vijender lost 5-8 to Cuban Emilio Correa Bayeaux in a closely contested semi-final at the Workers Gymnasium, but his will be the first-ever boxing medal for India. Both the losing semi-finalists are awarded bronze.

Vijender, who conceded a 0-2 lead in the first round, fought back brilliantly in the second round to reduce the margin to 3-4. But Emilio came back strongly in the third round and scored three points to take a big lead of 7-3.

In the fourth and last round, Vijender tried his best, but the Cuban made sure he stayed in the lead with his passive movements. A warning to the Cuban fetched the Indian two more points, but Vijender could not really launch himself and went down 5-8.

Vijender's bronze is the third medal in what turned out to be the best Olympics for India. Last week shooter Abhinav Bindra gave the country its first ever individual gold while wrestler Sushil Kumar won a bronze.

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Guide Comments

nupur said about 1 year ago:

he should now more concerntrat on his boxing & should get gold in the next olympics

JAGVINDER SINGH J&K said about 1 year ago:

hi vajinder i jagvinder from j&k i meet you in india coaching camp patiala. i appriceated your hard work .

anonymous said 12 months ago:

HI DEAR VIJU I LUV U KEEP IT UP FRM MONICA ITALY

nida said 11 months ago:

i think so you should live boxing come come for bollywood

aradhana said 10 months ago:

hi,viju i am the biggest fan of yours you have the quality to lead our country keep working good luk

Niru tanwar said 10 months ago:

hi, hw r u hows lfe going on .i miss u lot luv u niru u kw me very well. LAGE RAHO BETA

amit gound said 8 months ago:

hi am the biggest fan of your , your hardworking and very determinent.keep working hard. goodluck best wishes.

RAMYA said 8 months ago:

I LIKE YOU VERY MUCH VIJE.

RAMYA said 8 months ago:

HI VIJU............................I AM SO EXCITED LOOKING AT YOU WITH MY SHAH RUKH.I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH VIJU AND U ARE A GOOD LOOKING GUY.KEEP MAINTAINING THAT......................

rachna;anju said 5 months ago:

he fought well.but luck did not support 2 him. see u next time

vinnod said 4 months ago:

hai vijay i also like to play boxing

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