2008
Beijing Bronze
The Pride Of Bhiwani
Vijender Singh
Trained at Bhiwani Boxing Club, Vijender Singh made history at the Beijing 2008 Olympics by winning India's first-ever Olympic medal in boxing — a Bronze in the 75kg Middleweight category. He went on to become World No. 1 in his weight class for two consecutive years and won India's first medal at the World Boxing Championships in Milan, 2009.
In recognition of his achievements, Vijender Singh was honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shree in 2009, and the Arjuna Award in 2006. He represented India again at the London 2012 Olympics, carrying the flag for Bhiwani's boxing legacy on the world's biggest stage.
- India's first Olympic medal in boxing — Bronze, Beijing 2008
- World No. 1 ranking, 75kg category (2 consecutive years)
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna & Padma Shree, 2009
- Arjuna Award, 2006