Rudraneil Sengupta
The book “Ringside with Vijender” has been authored by Rudraneil Sengupta, the deputy editor of Lounge (the weekly feature magazine of Mint). The book throws light on the Beijing Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh’s sudden decision to turn pro just a year ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics. It also portrays the moment when Vijendra was awarded India’s highest sporting honour Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Beside this, it also contains his struggles, changes in his boxing style, training and his personal life.