Women's World Boxing Championships: BFI still hopeful of Kosovo's participation as tournament kicks off in New Delhi
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: BFI still hopeful of Kosovo's participation as tournament kicks off in New Delhi

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“As far as Kosovo is concerned, we are quite confident that we will be able to persuade our government on this issue,” Boxing Federation of India chief Ajay Singh said. New Delhi: The tenth edition of AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championship is set to start today in the capital, with hopes of Kosovo’s Donjeta Sadiku’s participation all but over. We will bring all these facts to the notice of our government and we are quite confident that we will find a resolution, because this concerns not only boxing as a sport but all sporting activities.” IOA president Narinder Batra has already shot a strongly-worded letter to the sports ministry, urging “immediate action” on the matter. “It is required that immediate action is taken today by Indian authorities to make sure the athletes and delegation from Kosovo will be able to take part in the Women’s World Boxing Championships and will be treated in the same conditions as any other participants without any undue discrimination in accordance with the values and principles which govern the Olympic Movement worldwide.

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India set to host World Boxing Final in November 2025
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India set to host World Boxing Final in November 2025

India Today  

India is set to host the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025, cementing its support for the breakaway World Boxing organisation. He added, “We are honoured to contribute to the sport's legacy and look forward to welcoming the global boxing community to India in 2025.” The exact dates for the tournament will be confirmed in January, but it …

Watch: International Boxing Association holds press conference amidst Paris Olympics gender debate
5 months, 1 week ago

Watch: International Boxing Association holds press conference amidst Paris Olympics gender debate

The Independent  

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Who are the IBA? Controversial boxing authority locked in gender row with IOC over Imane Khelif
5 months, 1 week ago

Who are the IBA? Controversial boxing authority locked in gender row with IOC over Imane Khelif

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IOC president weighs in on Olympic boxing gender controversy: ‘This is the definition of a woman’
5 months, 1 week ago

IOC president weighs in on Olympic boxing gender controversy: ‘This is the definition of a woman’

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'Every person has the right to practice sport without discrimination': IOC on boxing gender row
5 months, 1 week ago

'Every person has the right to practice sport without discrimination': IOC on boxing gender row

Hindustan Times  

The International Olympic Committee has defended its decision to allow Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Chinese Taipei's double world champion Lin Yu-ting to compete in the ongoing Paris Olympics. “Every person has the right to practice sport without discrimination,” IOC said in its statement, released late on Thursday. “All athletes participating in the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris …

India Parts ways with IBA, Joins World Boxing
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India Parts ways with IBA, Joins World Boxing

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Boxing Federation of India on Friday parted ways with the suspended IBA and joined the breakaway World Boxing in a bid to counter the threat to the sport's Olympic future. The move comes months after the International Olympic Committee reiterated its threat to leave boxing out of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if national federations continued to …

IBA World Boxing Championship: Govind Sahani, Deepak Kumar Advance
1 year, 8 months ago

IBA World Boxing Championship: Govind Sahani, Deepak Kumar Advance

News 18  

India continued to enjoy success at the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championship with the country’s representatives Govind Sahani and Deepak Kumar advancing to the next round after comprehensively beating their opponents on Thursday. The 2022 Thailand Open champion Sahani gave India a perfect start on the day with a 5-0 defeat of his opponent Mehron Shafiev of Tajikistan in a …

Youth World Boxing Championships to be held in Croatia next year
1 year, 9 months ago

Youth World Boxing Championships to be held in Croatia next year

The Hindu  

The Croatian city of Porec will host the IBA Youth World Boxing Championships next year, while the IBA Junior World Championships this year in Mexico will see the return of competition for the 15-16 year age group. The decisions were taken by the IBA on the sidelines of the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, which concluded recently. “Our …

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India
1 year, 9 months ago

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India

Hindustan Times  

Nitu Ghanghas has been phenomenal all week, seeming to be in a hurry to land the world title. Nitu Ghanghas poses for a photo with a Gold medal after she won her 45-48kg category final match at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships, in New Delhi On Saturday, Nitu soaked in the pressure that comes with fighting before an …

Women's Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora Aim for Golden Glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora Aim for Golden Glory

News 18  

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora will be buoyed by the home support as they fight hard to change the colour of their medals at the Women’s World Boxing Championships this weekend. The 26-year-old arguably had the hardest path to the final among all Indian pugilists, having to fight strong opponents across five bouts in the highly-contested …

Indian boxers have a great chance of winning medals in Paris Olympics, says Stephane Cottalorda
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian boxers have a great chance of winning medals in Paris Olympics, says Stephane Cottalorda

The Hindu  

Stephane Cottalorda, who was once the first-ever foreign coach of the Indian women’s boxing team in 2017, is impressed by the progress of the home pugilists in the ongoing World Women’s Boxing Championships. Cottalorda, who is presently the coach of the French boxing team, feels that India has some of the best boxers in Asia, therefore he expects a good …

Women’s Boxing World Championship: IBA probing Nepali boxer Anjani Teli’s eligibility
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s Boxing World Championship: IBA probing Nepali boxer Anjani Teli’s eligibility

The Hindu  

The International Boxing Association has begun an enquiry into the allegations that a Nepal boxer, Anjani Teli, competed in the 2021 National championships in India with a different name and the possibility of her holding two passports. “This matter was brought to our notice and we have duly brought it to the notice of the IBA through an email communication …

Women's World Boxing Championships 2023: IBA President Kremlev Calls India 'Capital of Women's Boxing'
1 year, 10 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships 2023: IBA President Kremlev Calls India 'Capital of Women's Boxing'

News 18  

The International Boxing Association President Umar Kremlev on Tuesday termed India as the capital of women’s boxing as the country is all set for the biggest boxing event with the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023, kickstarting on Wednesday at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. Generally, 250 to 260 boxers compete in such championships but this year it’s a …

World Women’s Boxing Championships: Ready to throw some punches
1 year, 10 months ago

World Women’s Boxing Championships: Ready to throw some punches

The Hindu  

There has been a lot of unwanted attention on the World Women’s Boxing Championships to be held in New Delhi from March 15 to 26. It’s driven, firstly, by the boycott by several prominent countries after permission had been granted to Russian and Belarusian boxers to compete under their national flags; secondly, by the International Boxing Association’s tussle with the …

Kosovo boxer set to miss World Championship due to visa issue, questions IBA decision to name India host
1 year, 10 months ago

Kosovo boxer set to miss World Championship due to visa issue, questions IBA decision to name India host

The Hindu  

Having lost all hope of securing an Indian visa to compete at the Women’s Boxing World Championship, starting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Kosova boxer Donjeta Sadiku has questioned International Boxing Association’s decision to grant the event’s hosting rights to India. The Boxing Federation of India is allowing my participation in world boxing championship, and IBA said that there won’t …

Indians confident of dominating Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 10 months ago

Indians confident of dominating Women’s World Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

The Indian boxers exuded confidence about their preparation and expressed keen desire to dominate the Women’s World Boxing championship at a press conference here on Friday. In the presence of the Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and the Boxing Federation of India president, Ajay Singh, it was not just world champion Nikhat Zareen or Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain who were …

Selection for women’s world boxing championships was fair, says BFI
1 year, 10 months ago

Selection for women’s world boxing championships was fair, says BFI

The Hindu  

Following complaints from at least three boxers about their non-inclusion in the Indian squad for the World Women’s Boxing Championships, the Boxing Federation of India is keen to resolve the issue even while insisting that the selection has been done as per the new evaluation policy. National champions Manju Rani, also a former World Championships silver medallist, Shiksha Narwal and …

Women’s World Boxing Championship: IBA opens disciplinary proceedings for ‘inciting boycott’
1 year, 10 months ago

Women’s World Boxing Championship: IBA opens disciplinary proceedings for ‘inciting boycott’

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The International Boxing Association has opened disciplinary proceedings against five officials for “inciting a boycott” of the Women’s World Championship in Delhi later this month. The world body said the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit received a complaint against “certain individuals for a breach of the IBA Constitution and its Disciplinary and Ethics Code with their public actions.” The …

Women’s Boxing World Championship: IBA opens disciplinary proceedings against officials for “inciting boycott”
1 year, 10 months ago

Women’s Boxing World Championship: IBA opens disciplinary proceedings against officials for “inciting boycott”

The Hindu  

The International Boxing Association has opened disciplinary proceedings against five officials for “inciting a boycott” of the Women’s World Championship in Delhi later this month. The world body said the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit received a complaint against “certain individuals for a breach of the IBA Constitution and its Disciplinary and Ethics Code with their public actions.” The officials include …

Indian boxing deferation writes to boycotting nations ahead of Women’s World Championships in Delhi
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian boxing deferation writes to boycotting nations ahead of Women’s World Championships in Delhi

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Boxing Federation of India is not disheartened by the growing number of countries boycotting the Women’s World Championship and has opened a dialogue with these nations to get them to reverse their decision. International Boxing Association’s decision to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian boxers, allowing them to compete under their own flag, against the International Olympic …

Youth World Boxing Championships: India’s Devika Ghorpade, Preeti Dahiya cruise into quarters
2 years, 1 month ago

Youth World Boxing Championships: India’s Devika Ghorpade, Preeti Dahiya cruise into quarters

Firstpost  

The seventh day of the Youth World Boxing Championships will see 10 Indians, including five women, fighting in the quarter-finals. New Delhi: India’s Devika Ghorpade and Preeti Dahiya posted emphatic victories to enter the quarterfinals of the IBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing Championships in La Nucia, Spain on Monday. The seventh day of the prestigious tournament will see …

India to host women's World Boxing Championship next year: BFI
2 years, 2 months ago

India to host women's World Boxing Championship next year: BFI

The Hindu  

India will host the women's world boxing championships in 2023 in New Delhi, two years after the country was stripped of the hosting rights of men's event for not paying the requisite fee to the global governing body. "We have got the hosting rights of women's world championship and are looking to host the event around the end of March …

India to host women’s World Boxing Championships next year - BFI
2 years, 2 months ago

India to host women’s World Boxing Championships next year - BFI

The Hindu  

The gold medallists will be awarded $100,000 in the next Women’s World Boxing championship to be staged here in the Capital next year. The reigning World Champion Nikhat Zareen was also present and said that she was “super excited” about the chance to defend her title at home. A tournament of this stature helps empower women in India, giving them …

India to Host Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 in New Delhi: BFI
2 years, 2 months ago

India to Host Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 in New Delhi: BFI

News 18  

India will host the women’s world boxing championships in 2023 in New Delhi, two years after the country was stripped of the hosting rights of men’s event for not paying the requisite fee to the global governing body. India has never conducted the men’s world championship but it will be the third time that the elite women’s competition will be …

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Anamika Begins Campaign on Winning Note
2 years, 8 months ago

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Anamika Begins Campaign on Winning Note

News 18  

Indian boxer Anamika showed her prowess and technical superiority to advance to the pre-quarterfinals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships as she defeated Romania’s Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision in Istanbul on Thursday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The bout started on …

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Mixed Draw for Indian Boxers; Lovlina Borgohain to Begin Campaign on Opening Day
2 years, 8 months ago

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Mixed Draw for Indian Boxers; Lovlina Borgohain to Begin Campaign on Opening Day

News 18  

On Sunday, the Indian pugilists were handed a mixed draw in the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships to be held in Istanbul from May 8 to 20. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will kickstart India’s campaign on Monday but she got a tough draw as she will be up against the former world champion Chen …

Nikhat Zareen: Excited to compete in Elite Women World Championship
2 years, 8 months ago

Nikhat Zareen: Excited to compete in Elite Women World Championship

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s boxing team left on Thursday for the Elite Women World Boxing Championship to be held in Turkey from May 6 to 21, 2022. A 12-member contingent, including Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, is set to compete in the tournament, a crucial event before the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games later this year. …

BFI Set to Invite Asian Powerhouses to Develop Next Gen Boxers, Felicitates Asian Youth & Junior Championships Medallists
2 years, 9 months ago

BFI Set to Invite Asian Powerhouses to Develop Next Gen Boxers, Felicitates Asian Youth & Junior Championships Medallists

News 18  

The Boxing Federation of India on Wednesday announced that they will be inviting Asian powerhouse countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to India to train and play tournaments with Indian youth and junior boxers. The announcement was made here during the BFI’s felicitation event of the medal winners from the recently concluded 2022 ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships …

New Selection Policy Designed to Give Boxers More Options: BFI Secretary Hemanta Kalita
2 years, 10 months ago

New Selection Policy Designed to Give Boxers More Options: BFI Secretary Hemanta Kalita

News 18  

Describing the Boxing Federation of India’s selection policy of holding trials over the next four months for big-ticket events as “transparent” and based on “equality”, secretary-general Hemanta Kalita said pugilists will have the opportunity to try their luck in more than one category. “However, for the remaining two Asian Games weight categories, 51kg, and 69kg, trials will be conducted separately, …

Boxing Federation Likely To Reconsider Players Selected For World Championships: Delhi High Court Told In Arundhati Choudhary's Plea
3 years, 1 month ago

Boxing Federation Likely To Reconsider Players Selected For World Championships: Delhi High Court Told In Arundhati Choudhary's Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today deferred the hearing of boxer Arundhati Choudhary's plea who has challenged the decision of the Boxing Federation of India, not selecting her for the upcoming Women's World Boxing Championships.This was after the BFI counsel informed the Court that the Championship, which was otherwise scheduled to be held in Istanbul from December 4 to 18, has …

World Boxing Championship: Likely to re-examine decision on selected players for Turkey, BFI tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

World Boxing Championship: Likely to re-examine decision on selected players for Turkey, BFI tells Delhi High Court

Firstpost  

On 10 November, the court had issued notice to BFI and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on the petition by the Arundhati Chowdhary who challenged her non-selection and claimed that Lovlina Borgohain had been selected without a trial for the world championship New Delhi: The Boxing Federation of India told the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that since the …

Women's world boxing championship postponed as AIBA says 'COVID-19 situation too difficult'
3 years, 2 months ago

Women's world boxing championship postponed as AIBA says 'COVID-19 situation too difficult'

Firstpost  

The Women’s World Championships were tentatively planned from 4 to 18 December in Istanbul. Next month’s women’s world boxing championship in Istanbul was on Wednesday postponed till March 2022 by the sport’s governing body AIBA, which said the “COVID-19 situation is too difficult at present” and it cannot take the risk to proceed with the event. The event’s postponement was …

Delhi High Court issues notice to BFI in Arundhati case
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court issues notice to BFI in Arundhati case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Boxing Federation of India over a petition filed by boxer Arundhati Choudhary seeking her selection in the 70kg category for the upcoming World women’s boxing championships in Istanbul, Turkey, next month. The court also issued notices to the Union Sports Ministry and the Sports Authority of India over the …

National Women's Boxing Championships: Emergence of new talent
3 years, 2 months ago

National Women's Boxing Championships: Emergence of new talent

The Hindu  

In the absence of Olympic medallists, Lovlina Borgohain and M. C. Mary Kom, the National women’s championships at the St. Joseph’s International School in Hisar witnessed the emergence of several talented boxers who might go on to become the future stars of Indian boxing. READ: AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic If boxing manages …

AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
3 years, 2 months ago

AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

The women's world boxing championship scheduled next month in Turkey is all set to be postponed due to the high number of COVID-19 cases being registered in the country, a spokesperson of the International Boxing Association told PTI on Tuesday. "It is highly likely that the world championship would be postponed as many countries have expressed reservations about travelling to …

Boxing World Championships: Shiva Thapa in SpotLight as Team India Leaves for Belgrade
3 years, 2 months ago

Boxing World Championships: Shiva Thapa in SpotLight as Team India Leaves for Belgrade

News 18  

The Indian men’s boxing team, comprising the likes of Asian medal-winners Deepak Kumar, Shiva Thapa, Sanjeet, left for Belgrade on Wednesday to compete in the world championships starting on October 24, hopeful of offsetting the disappointment of an underwhelming Olympic campaign. The boxers are accompanied by a rejigged support staff led by High Performance Director Santiago Nieva and newly-appointed head …

Boxing | Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship
3 years, 3 months ago

Boxing | Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been handed direct qualification for the upcoming women's world boxing championships by the Indian federation, which has decided that the remaining squad will be made up of gold-winners from the upcoming nationals. "The gold-medallists in each weight category will represent India in the AIBA women's world championship except 69kg Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain …

Boxing: Tokyo medallist Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World C'ship
3 years, 3 months ago

Boxing: Tokyo medallist Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World C'ship

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been handed direct qualification for the upcoming women's world boxing championships by the Indian federation, which has decided that the remaining squad will be made up of gold medal winners from the upcoming nationals. The national championships will be held in Hisar from October 21 and just like the recently concluded men's event, the …

Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for boxing World Championships
3 years, 3 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for boxing World Championships

Firstpost  

India’s remaining squad will be made up of gold winners from the upcoming nationals. New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been handed direct qualification for the upcoming women’s world boxing championships by the Indian federation, which has decided that the remaining squad will be made up of gold-winners from the upcoming nationals. The national championships will be held …

Istanbul to host women's boxing world championships, event to offer same prize money as men
3 years, 3 months ago

Istanbul to host women's boxing world championships, event to offer same prize money as men

The Hindu  

The women's boxing world championships will be held in Istanbul in early December and will offer a total prize money of $2.6 million, same amount as marked for the men's event, as the sport's global governing body seeks to achieve gender equality. The announcement came after an agreement was signed between the sport's apex body and the Turkish Boxing Federation …

Indian boxing's coaching staff could be completely overhauled over Tokyo flop show, says report
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian boxing's coaching staff could be completely overhauled over Tokyo flop show, says report

Firstpost  

It is reliably learnt that the two High Performance Directors Santiago Nieva and Raffaele Bergamasco along with the national head coaches CA Kuttappa and Mohammed Ali Qamar are under intense scrutiny at this point. New Delhi: Indian boxing’s coaching staff could be “completely overhauled” in the next three months depending on how the world championships pan out, a national federation …

Boxing Federation of India seeks three-month extension for foreign coaches, review after that
3 years, 4 months ago

Boxing Federation of India seeks three-month extension for foreign coaches, review after that

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Boxing Federation of India has sought a three-month extension for its foreign coaches, whose contracts were expiring this month, saying a review will be done after the World Championships for men and women later this year. Indian boxing has two foreign recruits in men’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva of Sweden and his women’s team counterpart Rafaelle …

Boxing Federation of India seeks three-month extension for foreign coaches
3 years, 4 months ago

Boxing Federation of India seeks three-month extension for foreign coaches

The Hindu  

The Boxing Federation of India has sought a three-month extension for its foreign coaches, whose contracts were expiring this month, saying a review will be done after the World Championships for men and women later this year. Indian boxing has two foreign recruits in men's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva of Sweden and his women's team counterpart Rafaelle Bergamasco from …

Olympic women’s boxing is bigger, deeper, better in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympic women’s boxing is bigger, deeper, better in Tokyo

Associated Press  

TOKYO — About 15 minutes after Nesthy Petecio clinched the Philippines’ first-ever medal in Olympic women’s boxing, Irma Testa laughed with joy when she achieved the same history for Italy. Professional boxing has 17 weight classes for men and usually 10 for women, but boxers who don’t weigh close to the broader limits set by the Olympic sport — eight …

Boxing world championship for men to be held in Oct-Nov in Belgrade
3 years, 8 months ago

Boxing world championship for men to be held in Oct-Nov in Belgrade

The Hindu  

The world championship of boxing for men will be held from October 26 to November 6 in Belgrade, Serbia, the International Boxing Association announced on Tuesday. "The tournament will be held from 26 October – 6 November 2021," the AIBA announced. READ | "The AIBA men's World Boxing Championships will show our determination to provide a platform for boxers all …

World Youth Boxing Championships: Eight Indian boxers enter finals
3 years, 8 months ago

World Youth Boxing Championships: Eight Indian boxers enter finals

The Hindu  

Eight Indian boxers, including seven women, stormed into the finals of the Youth World Championships in Kielce, Poland, an unprecedented achievement for India. Gitika defeated Italy’s Erika Prisciandaro 5-0 to set up a clash with Poland’s Natalia Dominika, while Vinka prevailed 4-1 against Czech Republic’s Veronika Gajdova. READ: World youth boxing championships: Arundhati enters semifinals Arundhati had little trouble getting …

India to Host First Ever World Boxing Council India Championship on May 1
3 years, 8 months ago

India to Host First Ever World Boxing Council India Championship on May 1

News 18  

In what is being billed as a game-changer for professional boxing in the country, the World Boxing Council has endorsed the Indian Championship fight between Chandni Mehra and Suman Kumari on May 1 in Jalandhar. The fight for the Lightweight 140lb belt is scheduled to take place as part of the LZ Promotions India Unleashed-Fight Night — the country’s first …

'India Has Achieved Tremendous Progress', Says Kiren Rijiju as India Bag 9 Medals at Boxing World Cup
4 years ago

'India Has Achieved Tremendous Progress', Says Kiren Rijiju as India Bag 9 Medals at Boxing World Cup

News 18  

As Indian boxers produced comprehensive performances to end their campaign at the Cologne Boxing World Cup with nine medals including, three golds, two silver and four bronze at Cologne in Germany, Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju took to Twitter to congratulate the Indian pugilists for their achievement. “Our Indian boys and girls have won 9 medals including …

Boxing Federation aims for more women’s representation - Sports news
4 years, 4 months ago

Boxing Federation aims for more women’s representation - Sports news

The Hindu  

The Boxing Federation of India on Friday said it would be aiming to raise the women’s representation in its administrative structure by at least 25 per cent in the next few months. In an Executive Council meeting held on Thursday, it was proposed and agreed upon that women’s representation should be raised significantly in the BFI set-up. The sole women’s …

India loses hosting rights of 2021 men's world boxing championships
4 years, 8 months ago

India loses hosting rights of 2021 men's world boxing championships

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday lost the hosting rights of the 2021 men’s world boxing championship to Serbia after the International Boxing association alleged non-payment of host fee by the national federation, which claimed that AIBA “acted in haste". “Serbia has everything to organise a great event for athletes, coaches, officials, and, of course, for our boxing fans,” AIBA's interim president Mohamed …

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