Bhiwani Junction: The Untold Story Of Boxing In India

by Shamya Dasgupta

'Havana. Harlem. Haryana. There is a thread that runs through these centres of excellence in boxing... They are places where young boys can choose a career in crime if they want to, and they often do. Or, turn to boxing.' Vijender Singh's one bronze medal in Beijing has changed the fortunes of an entire sport in India. At the very least, it dramatically transformed one town: Bhiwani. Or did Bhiwani transform Indian boxing? The nation now knows Bhiwani...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9350293366
• ISBN13: 9789350293362
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Harpersport
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"