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{{ | {{Short description|Indian boxer (born 1986)}} | ||
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| fullname = '''Manoj Kumar Kaltagdia'''<ref>{{cite web|title=About Boxer Manoj Kumar|url=https://www.facebook.com/BoxerManojkumar/info/?tab=page_info|website=[[Facebook]]|publisher=Boxer Manoj Kumar|accessdate=16 October 2015}}</ref> | | fullname = '''Manoj Kumar Kaltagdia'''<ref>{{cite web|title=About Boxer Manoj Kumar|url=https://www.facebook.com/BoxerManojkumar/info/?tab=page_info|website=[[Facebook]]|publisher=Boxer Manoj Kumar|accessdate=16 October 2015}}</ref> | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1986|12|10}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Manoj Kumar: Profile 2012 London Olympics|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/indian-athletes-profile/manoj-kumar-profile-2012-london-olympics_745725.html|accessdate=16 October 2015|work=Zee News}}</ref> | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1986|12|10}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Manoj Kumar: Profile 2012 London Olympics|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/indian-athletes-profile/manoj-kumar-profile-2012-london-olympics_745725.html|accessdate=16 October 2015|work=Zee News}}</ref> | ||
| birth_place = [[Rajound]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Haryana: Boxer Manoj Kumar approaches CM Manohar Lal khattar grievance window, seeks DSP post|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/haryana-boxer-manoj-kumar-approaches-cm-manohar-lal-khattar-grievance-window-seeks-dsp-post/|accessdate=16 October 2015|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> [[Kaithal]], [[Haryana]] | | birth_place = [[Rajound]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Haryana: Boxer Manoj Kumar approaches CM Manohar Lal khattar grievance window, seeks DSP post|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/haryana-boxer-manoj-kumar-approaches-cm-manohar-lal-khattar-grievance-window-seeks-dsp-post/|accessdate=16 October 2015|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> [[Kaithal]], [[Haryana]] | ||
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| sport = [[Amateur boxing]] | | sport = [[Amateur boxing]] | ||
| coach = Rajesh Kumar<ref name=nbc>[http://results.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=kumar-manoj-1099394/index.html Manoj Kumar] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919164607/http://results.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=kumar-manoj-1099394/index.html |date=19 September 2016 }}. nbcolympics.com</ref> | | coach = Rajesh Kumar<ref name=nbc>[http://results.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=kumar-manoj-1099394/index.html Manoj Kumar] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919164607/http://results.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=kumar-manoj-1099394/index.html |date=19 September 2016 }}. nbcolympics.com</ref> | ||
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{{MedalGold | [[Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Delhi]] | [[Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Light welterweight|Light welterweight]]}} | {{MedalGold | [[Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Delhi]] | [[Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Light welterweight|Light welterweight]]}} | ||
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{{MedalBronze| [[2013 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships|2013 Amman]] | Light welterweight}} | {{MedalBronze| [[2013 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships|2013 Amman]] | Light welterweight}} | ||
{{MedalCompetition| Grand Prix Czech Boxing Championship}} | {{MedalCompetition| Grand Prix Czech Boxing Championship}} | ||
{{MedalGold| 2017<ref>{{cite news|title=Manoj Kumar strike gold at Czech boxing|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2017/ | {{MedalGold| 2017<ref>{{cite news|title=Manoj Kumar strike gold at Czech boxing|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2017/Jul/30/shiva-thapa-manoj-kumar-strike-gold-at-czech-boxing-tourney-1635716.html|access-date=30 July 2017|work=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref> | Light welterweight}} | ||
{{MedalCompetition| Doha International Tournament}} | {{MedalCompetition| Doha International Tournament}} | ||
{{MedalGold| 2015<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian boxers win four gold medals at Doha International|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/Indian-boxers-win-four-gold-medals-at-Doha-International/articleshow/47398417.cms|accessdate=23 May 2019|work=[[Times Of India]]}}</ref> | Light welterweight}} | {{MedalGold| 2015<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian boxers win four gold medals at Doha International|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/Indian-boxers-win-four-gold-medals-at-Doha-International/articleshow/47398417.cms|accessdate=23 May 2019|work=[[Times Of India]]}}</ref> | Light welterweight}} | ||
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'''Manoj Kumar''' (born 10 December 1986) is an | '''Manoj Kumar''' (born 10 December 1986), is an Indian [[boxing|boxer]] who won a gold medal in the [[Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Light welterweight|light welterweight]] division at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]]. He hails from the village of [[Rajound]] in the [[Kaithal district]] of [[Haryana]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Nitin|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/manoj-family-only-new-face-in-boxing/675734/ |title=Manoj only new face in boxing |newspaper=Indian Express |date=1 September 2010 |accessdate=25 May 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and debut in boxing== | ==Early life and debut in boxing== | ||
Kumar was born on 10 December 1986 in Rajound village, 30 km from [[Kaithal]], [[Haryana]] in a | Kumar was born on 10 December 1986 in Rajound village, 30 km from [[Kaithal]], [[Haryana]] and comes from a [[Ror]] family.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manoj's Mantra: Never back down in face of adversity |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/manoj-s-mantra-never-back-down-in-face-of-adversity-118041400145_1.html |work=Business Standard |agency=PTI |date=14 April 2018 |access-date=29 December 2024 |quote=A Maratha in Haryana, how does that even sound? I belong to the Ror community, descendants of the Maratha soldiers who fought Afghans during the battle of Panipat.}}</ref> His father Sher Singh retired from the Indian Army, while his mother is a housewife. Manoj Kumar initially started his career as an athlete, while his elder brother Rajesh Kumar Rajound was an emerging boxer. When Rajesh Kumar Rajound won gold in the University championship he was expecting to be selected for the national team. However he was ignored, and therefore decided to bring his younger brother into boxing. He started to coach Manoj Kumar and also insisted his younger brother Mukesh Kumar change from judo to boxing to become a sparring partner of Manoj Kumar. All three travelled from their village Rajound to Kaithal to train. In the early days they trained with the help of old bicycle tubes.<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/manoj-only-new-face-in-boxing/675734/ Manoj only new face in boxing – Indian Express]. Archive.indianexpress.com (1 September 2010). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref> | ||
Manoj Kumar became national Champion for the first time when he beat defending champion Som Bahadur Pun in 2008.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/pun-skips-replay/article1336934.ece Pun skips replay]. The Hindu (12 September 2008). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/box/20080912.htm Railways claim National Boxing title – Rediff.com Sports]. Rediff.com (12 September 2008). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref> After that Manoj never looked back. He won the gold medal at the [[Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Light welterweight|2010 Commonwealth Games]].<ref>{{cite news|title=India boxers' CWG show outstanding: International Boxing Association|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/india-boxers-cwg-show-outstanding-international-boxing-association/article834429.ece|accessdate=16 April 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=17 October 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416145148/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/india-boxers-cwg-show-outstanding-international-boxing-association/article834429.ece|archivedate=16 April 2016}}</ref> | |||
Manoj Kumar became national Champion for the first time when he beat defending champion Som Bahadur Pun in 2008.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/pun-skips-replay/article1336934.ece Pun skips replay]. The Hindu (12 September 2008). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/box/20080912.htm Railways claim National Boxing title – Rediff.com Sports]. Rediff.com (12 September 2008). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref> After that Manoj never looked back. He won the gold medal at the [[Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Light welterweight|2010 Commonwealth Games]].<ref>{{cite news|title=India | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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===London Olympics 2012=== | ===London Olympics 2012=== | ||
Manoj won the first round against [[Serdar Hudayberdiyev]] of [[Turkmenistan]] by a score of 13–7 and advanced to the last 16. But he lost his pre-quarterfinal bout against world #1 ranked [[Tom Stalker]] of [[Great Britain]].<ref>[http://www.abae.co.uk/aba/index.cfm/news/aiba-world-rankings/ Tom Stalker is ranked world number 1 at 64kg in the latest official AIBA World Rankings]. Abae.co.uk. Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref> The final score read 20–16, the break-up being 7–4, 9–5, 4–7 in the | Manoj won the first round against [[Serdar Hudayberdiyev]] of [[Turkmenistan]] by a score of 13–7 and advanced to the last 16. But he lost his pre-quarterfinal bout against world #1 ranked [[Tom Stalker]] of [[Great Britain]].<ref>[http://www.abae.co.uk/aba/index.cfm/news/aiba-world-rankings/ Tom Stalker is ranked world number 1 at 64kg in the latest official AIBA World Rankings]. Abae.co.uk. Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref> The final score read 20–16, the break-up being 7–4, 9–5, 4–7 in the favour of Stalker.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/370423/20120805/manoj-kumar-thomas-stalker-boxing-london-olympics.htm Boxer Manoj Kumar Alleges Foul Play in Thomas Stalker Bout at Olympics]. Ibtimes.co.in (5 August 2012). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref> Expressing disapproval at the second round scoring, Manoj cited "blatant cheating" as the reason for his defeat as he exited the competition.<ref>{{cite news |last=Duggal |first=Saurabh |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Specials/Sports/Olympics2012/Chunk-HT-UI-Olympics-Discipline-Boxing/Manoj-Kumar-cries-cheating-after-exit-from-Games/SP-Article10-908550.aspx |title=Heartache continues as Manoj cries foul |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=5 August 2012 |accessdate=6 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806045938/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Specials/Sports/Olympics2012/Chunk-HT-UI-Olympics-Discipline-Boxing/Manoj-Kumar-cries-cheating-after-exit-from-Games/SP-Article10-908550.aspx |archivedate=6 August 2012 }}</ref> | ||
=== 2014 Commonwealth Games === | === 2014 Commonwealth Games === | ||
At the [[2014 Commonwealth Games]] he reached the quarterfinals before losing to [[Samuel Maxwell (boxer)|Sam Maxwell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://g2014results.thecgf.com/athlete/boxing/1028693/manoj_manoj_kumar.html|title=Glasgow 2014 – Manoj Manoj Kumar Profile|website=g2014results.thecgf.com|access-date=19 June 2016}}</ref> | At the [[2014 Commonwealth Games]] he reached the quarterfinals before losing to [[Samuel Maxwell (boxer)|Sam Maxwell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://g2014results.thecgf.com/athlete/boxing/1028693/manoj_manoj_kumar.html|title=Glasgow 2014 – Manoj Manoj Kumar Profile|website=g2014results.thecgf.com|access-date=19 June 2016|archive-date=12 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812224559/http://g2014results.thecgf.com/athlete/boxing/1028693/manoj_manoj_kumar.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
=== 2016 South Asian Games === | === 2016 South Asian Games === | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
He was awarded [[Arjuna Award]] by Government of India in 2014. Initially he was not considered for Arjuna Award by the selection committee headed by former Indian Cricket Team Captain Kapil Dev. However, his coach Rajesh Kumar Rajound file a case against the selection committee on 26 August 2014 in Delhi High Court. Rajesh claimed that Manoj was the most deserving sports person for the Arjuna Award and that the selection committee ignored him. Delhi High Court accepted his petition and after seeing all the facts directed the government to | He was awarded [[Arjuna Award]] by Government of India in 2014. Initially he was not considered for Arjuna Award by the selection committee headed by former Indian Cricket Team Captain Kapil Dev. However, his coach Rajesh Kumar Rajound file a case against the selection committee on 26 August 2014 in Delhi High Court. Rajesh claimed that Manoj was the most deserving sports person for the Arjuna Award and that the selection committee ignored him. Delhi High Court accepted his petition and after seeing all the facts directed the government to honour Manoj Kumar with the "Arjuna Award".<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-boxer-manoj-kumar-drags-arjuna-award-selection-committee-to-delhi-high-court-over-non-selection-2013777 Boxer Manoj Kumar drags Arjuna Award selection committee to Delhi High Court over non-selection | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis]. Dnaindia.com (26 August 2014). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/arjuna-award-snub-indian-boxer-manoj-kumar-to-sue-sports-ministry-204880-2014-08-20 Arjuna Award snub! Boxer Manoj Kumar to sue Sports Ministry : Other Sports, News – India Today]. Indiatoday.intoday.in (20 August 2014). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20150412204838/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-20/news/53028907_1_sports-ministry-arjuna-awards-review-meeting Boxer Manoj Kumar to file case against Sports Ministry – timesofindia-economictimes]. Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 24 August 2016.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/boxer-manoj-kumar-finally-receives-arjuna-award-lashes-out-at-kapil-dev_1505210.html|title=Boxer Manoj Kumar finally receives Arjuna Award; lashes out at Kapil Dev|first=Chaitan|last=Papnai|publisher=Zee News|date=26 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
He won the bronze at Commonwealth Games 2018 | He won the bronze at Commonwealth Games 2018 | ||
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| Full name | Manoj Kumar Kaltagdia[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Indian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Citizenship | Indian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 December 1986[2] Rajound,[3] Kaithal, Haryana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in)[4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Amateur boxing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Rajesh Kumar[5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Manoj Kumar (born 10 December 1986), is an Indian boxer who won a gold medal in the light welterweight division at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. He hails from the village of Rajound in the Kaithal district of Haryana.[10]
Early life and debut in boxing[edit | edit source]
Kumar was born on 10 December 1986 in Rajound village, 30 km from Kaithal, Haryana and comes from a Ror family.[11] His father Sher Singh retired from the Indian Army, while his mother is a housewife. Manoj Kumar initially started his career as an athlete, while his elder brother Rajesh Kumar Rajound was an emerging boxer. When Rajesh Kumar Rajound won gold in the University championship he was expecting to be selected for the national team. However he was ignored, and therefore decided to bring his younger brother into boxing. He started to coach Manoj Kumar and also insisted his younger brother Mukesh Kumar change from judo to boxing to become a sparring partner of Manoj Kumar. All three travelled from their village Rajound to Kaithal to train. In the early days they trained with the help of old bicycle tubes.[12]
Manoj Kumar became national Champion for the first time when he beat defending champion Som Bahadur Pun in 2008.[13][14] After that Manoj never looked back. He won the gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[15]
Career[edit | edit source]
Commonwealth Games 2010[edit | edit source]
- Won against D Lassayo (Sierra Leone)
- Won against G Gaasite (Botswana)
- Won against B Mathenge of Kenya in the quarters
- Won 3–1 against V Knowles of Bahamas in a low scoring semifinal
- Won 11–2 against Bradley Saunders of England in the final and became champion.
2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships[edit | edit source]
Kumar reached the quarterfinals, losing 18–24 to Tom Stalker, at the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Earlier in the competition, Kumar had defeated Valentino Knowles of Bahamas 17–11, Ray Moylette of Ireland 19–7 and Hu Qing of China 17–15.[16] This last victory against Hu Qing had sealed his qualification for the 2012 Olympic Games.
London Olympics 2012[edit | edit source]
Manoj won the first round against Serdar Hudayberdiyev of Turkmenistan by a score of 13–7 and advanced to the last 16. But he lost his pre-quarterfinal bout against world #1 ranked Tom Stalker of Great Britain.[17] The final score read 20–16, the break-up being 7–4, 9–5, 4–7 in the favour of Stalker.[18] Expressing disapproval at the second round scoring, Manoj cited "blatant cheating" as the reason for his defeat as he exited the competition.[19]
2014 Commonwealth Games[edit | edit source]
At the 2014 Commonwealth Games he reached the quarterfinals before losing to Sam Maxwell.[20]
2016 South Asian Games[edit | edit source]
In 2016 South Asian Games held in Guwahati, Manoj Kumar wins gold medal in his weight category.
2018 India Open International Boxing Tournament[edit | edit source]
In 2018, India Open International Boxing Tournament held in Delhi, Manoj Kumar wins bronze medal in his weight category.
Awards[edit | edit source]
He was awarded Arjuna Award by Government of India in 2014. Initially he was not considered for Arjuna Award by the selection committee headed by former Indian Cricket Team Captain Kapil Dev. However, his coach Rajesh Kumar Rajound file a case against the selection committee on 26 August 2014 in Delhi High Court. Rajesh claimed that Manoj was the most deserving sports person for the Arjuna Award and that the selection committee ignored him. Delhi High Court accepted his petition and after seeing all the facts directed the government to honour Manoj Kumar with the "Arjuna Award".[21][22][23][24]
He won the bronze at Commonwealth Games 2018
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "About Boxer Manoj Kumar". Facebook. Boxer Manoj Kumar. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "Manoj Kumar: Profile 2012 London Olympics". Zee News. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "Haryana: Boxer Manoj Kumar approaches CM Manohar Lal khattar grievance window, seeks DSP post". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "Manoj Kumar". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ Manoj Kumar Archived 19 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine. nbcolympics.com
- ↑ "Manoj Kumar strike gold at Czech boxing". Indian Express. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ↑ "Indian boxers win four gold medals at Doha International". Times Of India. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ↑ "SAG Boxing". Press Information Bureau. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "Manoj only new face in boxing". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ Sharma, Nitin (1 September 2010). "Manoj only new face in boxing". Indian Express. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- ↑ "Manoj's Mantra: Never back down in face of adversity". Business Standard. PTI. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
A Maratha in Haryana, how does that even sound? I belong to the Ror community, descendants of the Maratha soldiers who fought Afghans during the battle of Panipat.
- ↑ Manoj only new face in boxing – Indian Express. Archive.indianexpress.com (1 September 2010). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.
- ↑ Pun skips replay. The Hindu (12 September 2008). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.
- ↑ Railways claim National Boxing title – Rediff.com Sports. Rediff.com (12 September 2008). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "India boxers' CWG show outstanding: International Boxing Association". The Hindu. Press Trust of India. 17 October 2010. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ Manoj Kumar's profile from the AIBA website Archived 19 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Tom Stalker is ranked world number 1 at 64kg in the latest official AIBA World Rankings. Abae.co.uk. Retrieved on 24 August 2016.
- ↑ Boxer Manoj Kumar Alleges Foul Play in Thomas Stalker Bout at Olympics. Ibtimes.co.in (5 August 2012). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.
- ↑ Duggal, Saurabh (5 August 2012). "Heartache continues as Manoj cries foul". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ↑ "Glasgow 2014 – Manoj Manoj Kumar Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ↑ Boxer Manoj Kumar drags Arjuna Award selection committee to Delhi High Court over non-selection | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis. Dnaindia.com (26 August 2014). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.
- ↑ Arjuna Award snub! Boxer Manoj Kumar to sue Sports Ministry : Other Sports, News – India Today. Indiatoday.intoday.in (20 August 2014). Retrieved on 24 August 2016.
- ↑ Boxer Manoj Kumar to file case against Sports Ministry – timesofindia-economictimes. Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 24 August 2016.
- ↑ Papnai, Chaitan (26 November 2014). "Boxer Manoj Kumar finally receives Arjuna Award; lashes out at Kapil Dev". Zee News.