“Tougher than cricket”: Indian Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri Calls for Equal Recognition, Namedrops Virat Kohli

Indian Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri, a World Championship Bronze Medallist, Has Called For Greater Recognition of Olympic Sports in India, Highlighting the Disparity in Attention Given to Differentment Given to Differentment. Speaking to IANS, Bidhuri Highlighted the Struggles of Athletes in Sports Like Boxing, Wrestling, and Athletics, which face challenges in sponsorship, media coverage, and croved Subport, UNLIKE Cricket, which benefits from widespread popularity and financial backing.

‘It is not that only Virat Kohli works hard; We also work very hard. People should give the same love to olympic sports. With all du respect, representing India in Major Sports is Much Tougher Than Cricket, “The World Championship Medallist Told IANS.

His remark came a day after the Bcci Announced A Cash Reward of Rs 58 Crore for Team India after Their Triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to Honor the players, Coaching and Support Staff and Mambers of the Selection Committee.

Bidhuri earlier revised that he wanted to be a cricketer, but his father dharmender bidhuri wanted he to be a boxer.

In India, Sports Other than Cricket often Receive Little Attention Until An Athlete Wins A Medal. India’s obsession with cricket is well-known, often overshadowing other sports.

In 2023, India’s Highest-Ranked Men’s singles Tennis Player Sumit Nagal Disclosed His Financial Difability and Expressed Regret over the insignancy of both Financa Players.

Last year, bidhuri joined chess veteran tania sachdeva to slam the delhi government for discrimination towards athletes and overlooking their achievements.

Moreover, Veteran Shuttler Ashwini Ponappa Reveled That She Played All The Tournaments on Her Own Until November 2023 and also paid for her personal traineer from her pocket.

Indian Athletes has achieved immense success in mega events like the olympics and world championships, Yet Many Still Face Financial and infrastructural Challenges. Bidhuri’s Remark Echoes the Sentiments of Several Sportspersons who seek equal reconstruction and support for non-cricketing disciplines.

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