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5 days, 11 hours ago

BFI launches INBL Pro U-25 league, tournament to be played in India and Abu Dhabi

The Basketball Federation of India announced the launch of Indian National Basketball League Pro under-25 basketball league, which will be staged in different cities, with six franchise teams comprising national and international players, from January 15. The Commissioner of the New Zealand Basketball League, Justin Nelson, has given INBL a franchise, the Indian Panthers, which will be based in Auckland …

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3 months, 1 week ago

NBA, ACG, BFI Launch India's Largest School-Based Basketball Program in Collaboration With Skechers

News 18

The National Basketball Association, ACG, a global leader in pharmaceutical solutions, and the Basketball Federation of India, the governing body of basketball in the country, today announced the launch of the ACG Jr. NBA program, a nationwide 3v3 tournament for the top U-14 players across India and the largest school-based basketball program in the country. The ACG Jr. NBA program …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

National State Basketball League to have 3x3 and 5x5 formats with prize pool of over 200 crore rupees

The Hindu

The Basketball Federation of India has signed a seven-year deal with ACG Sports Limited, with a guarantee of Rs. 216.30 crore for hosting the National State Basketball League for men and women. Addressing the media here on Friday, the president of BFI, Aadhav Arjuna said that for each year, the amount would be 20.6 crore rupees for the 5x5 format …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Basketball Federation of India firming up grassroots structure to grow sport in the country: Aadhav Arjuna

The Hindu

Aadhav Arjuna, president of the Basketball Federation of India is slowly and steadily putting in place the grassroots system required to make the sport a truly professional one. Speaking to the media after BFI’s AGM here on Saturday, the 42-year-old said, “Our ambition is to ensure India takes part in 3x3 format at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and be …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why did India break away from International Boxing Association and join World Boxing?

The Hindu

India on Friday became the 29th country to become a member of World Boxing, a breakaway governing body which seeks to be the International Olympic Committee’s preferred partner to run boxing tournaments at the Los Angeles Games in 2028 over the International Boxing Association. BREAKING 🚨 Beginning of new era in boxing 🥊 BFI has agreed to become a member …

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6 months, 3 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 …

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7 months, 1 week ago

‘Streetball’: Driving the growth of basketball in India via the 3v3 format

The Hindu

Basketball, despite its worldwide fascination and glamour, has not been able to make a mark in the Indian sporting scene, as it lives under the shadow of sports like cricket. For some up-and-coming hoopers in the country, dreams took flight at the Elante Mall in Chandigarh on May 12, as team Pistol Group from Ludhiana lifted the Red Bull Half …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Gene Tierney and the pitfalls of being 'the most beautiful woman in movie history'

BBC

Gene Tierney and the pitfalls of being 'the most beautiful woman in movie history' BFI National Archive The 1940s film star was worshipped for her looks – but they were also a poisoned chalice when it came to her career and legacy. While the enduring power of Laura may not have necessarily furthered Tierney's acting legacy, it has bestowed on …

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8 months, 1 week ago

CSIR-CCMB ties up with Blockchain For Impact for biomedical research

The Hindu

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, a premier life science research organisation under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, has forged an alliance with Blockchain For Impact under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Program to accelerate biomedical research and innovation in the country. The launch event was held here in the presence of CSIR-CCMB director Vinay Nandicoori, senior scientist Manjula …

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1 year, 1 month ago

BFI to decide future plan of action after no Paris Olympics quota by male boxers at Asian Games

The Hindu

After a bittersweet Asian Games campaign that resulted in four Olympic quotas but none in the men’s section, the Boxing Federation of India will decide the plan of action next week with only two more Paris Games qualifiers left. With the next Olympic qualifier -- the World Qualification Tournament slated to take place in Busto Arzizio, Italy from February 29 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

World Youth medallists to be called into boxing national camp

Hindustan Times

In a bid to find new talent in boxing ahead of the second Paris Olympics qualifier in February, the Boxing Federation of India has proposed to call World Youth Championships medallists directly into the national elite camp and also give them the opportunity to be part of the evaluation process provided they fulfil the criteria. The three world youth medallists …

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1 year, 1 month ago

India boxing coaches search for fresh talent to boost men’s squad

Hindustan Times

Indian boxers returned from the Asian Games having won four quotas for the Paris Olympics – all sealed by the women boxers. With the next opportunity to qualify for the Paris Olympics at the World Qualification Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy from February 29, the coaching think tank wants to scout for fresh talent from the national championships in Shillong …

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1 year, 3 months ago

BFI Issues Show Cause Notice to Amit Panghal, Sagar Ahlawat and Rohit Mor for 'Poor Discipline'

News 18

The Boxing Federation of India has issued showcause notice to world championships silver medallist Amit Panghal and two others for leaving the national camp without approval, a day before they were to fly out for the Asian Games pre training camp in China. Panghal, Commonwealth Games silver medallist Sagar Ahlawat and national champion Rohit Mor, who are on the reserve …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian boxing squad to train in China ahead of multi-sport event

The Hindu

The Indian boxing team for the Asian Games will undergo a 17-day training camp in the Chinese city of Wuyishan ahead of the continental multi-sporting event in Hangzhou, the national federation said on Monday. Thirteen boxers and 11 support staff members left for China on Sunday, the Boxing Federation of India said in a tweet. Our #AsianGames contingent left for …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Selection policy ‘fair and transparent’, says BFI in reply filed in HC on boxers’ petition

The Hindu

The Boxing Federation of India on Monday told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that its selection policy was totally “fair and transparent”, responding to a petition filed by three boxers, including Amit Panghal, over their non-selection for the upcoming Asian Games. Read | FIDE World Cup: Vidit, Harika and Nihal win tiebreak, join others in round four They had …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Alexandra Burke on her film debut, method acting and motherhood: ‘I did an hour on my spin bike to celebrate getting the part’

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I was like, ‘Oh, I’m really sorry, I’m actually a singer …

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1 year, 7 months ago

BFI president Govindaraj set to be elected as Asian basketball body president

The Hindu

Basketball Federation of India president Kempareddy Govindaraj is set to be elected as head of the Asian body of the sport at its congress in Bengaluru next month. The post of the president of FIBA Asia, the continental governing body, goes by rotation through the six sub zones - East Asia, South East Asia, Central Asia, South Asia and Gulf …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Court did not interfere in World C’ship team selection, says BFI in reply to boxers’ plea

The Hindu

After hearing the petition filed by boxers Manju Rani, Shiksha Narwal and Poonam Poonia challenging their non-inclusion in the Indian team for the upcoming World women’s boxing championships, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday ‘did not interfere with the selections’ made for the elite event. The Boxing Federation of India, through its counsels Hrishikesh Baruah and Parth Goswami, informed the …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Three boxers move Delhi HC after failing to make cut for World Ch’ship team

The Hindu

National champions Manju Rani, Shiksha Narwal and Poonam Poonia on Monday moved the Delhi High Court over their non-inclusion in the Indian side for the World women’s boxing championships to be held in Delhi from March 16 to 26. The Boxing Federation of India selected a 12-member team, including nine National champions, for the elite event, as per the new …

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1 year, 9 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 …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Dmitry Dmitruk appointed Indian boxing team's foreign coach on two-year basis

Firstpost

The Boxing Federation of India on Tuesday appointed Dmitry Dmitruk as the foreign coach on a two-year basis. Dmitruk had served as the high performance coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association and was also with the Irish national junior and youth teams for 12 years, and will now be accompanying the Indian men’s and women’s teams in elite competitions …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Boxing Federation of India appoints Irish great Bernard Dunne as high-performance director

Firstpost

A renowned name in the world of boxing, Bernard Dunne will be joining the Indian team following a successful five-year stint with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association New Delhi: The Boxing Federation of India has named the Irish boxing legend Bernard Dunne, who has produced Olympic and world champions, as the director of high performance for Indian boxing. A renowned …

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2 years, 2 months ago

BFI appoints Irish legend Bernard Dunne as India’s new high-performance director

The Hindu

Former Irish professional boxer Bernard Dunne has been named the high performance director for Indian boxing. I’m excited to take the standards of Indian boxing to a new high,” said Dunne, a well-known professional boxer who won the European Championship in 2007and the WBA World Championship in 2009. “This is a major boost to our aim of winning medals at …

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2 years, 2 months ago

BFI’s new National League to start in Kochi on October 16

The Hindu

Two weeks after announcing an October 12 start in Jaipur, there is now a change of venue and dates for the new Indian National Basketball League. Kochi, which was not even among the four INBL venues announced by the Basketball Federation of India late last month, will now host the opening leg of the 5x5 league at the Rajiv Gandhi …

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BFI launches INBL Pro U-25 league, tournament to be played in India and Abu Dhabi

NBA, ACG, BFI Launch India's Largest School-Based Basketball Program in Collaboration With Skechers

National State Basketball League to have 3x3 and 5x5 formats with prize pool of over 200 crore rupees

Basketball Federation of India firming up grassroots structure to grow sport in the country: Aadhav Arjuna

Explained: Why did India break away from International Boxing Association and join World Boxing?

India Parts ways with IBA, Joins World Boxing

‘Streetball’: Driving the growth of basketball in India via the 3v3 format

Gene Tierney and the pitfalls of being 'the most beautiful woman in movie history'

CSIR-CCMB ties up with Blockchain For Impact for biomedical research

BFI to decide future plan of action after no Paris Olympics quota by male boxers at Asian Games

World Youth medallists to be called into boxing national camp

India boxing coaches search for fresh talent to boost men’s squad

BFI Issues Show Cause Notice to Amit Panghal, Sagar Ahlawat and Rohit Mor for 'Poor Discipline'

Asian Games 2023: Indian boxing squad to train in China ahead of multi-sport event

Selection policy ‘fair and transparent’, says BFI in reply filed in HC on boxers’ petition

Alexandra Burke on her film debut, method acting and motherhood: ‘I did an hour on my spin bike to celebrate getting the part’

BFI president Govindaraj set to be elected as Asian basketball body president

Court did not interfere in World C’ship team selection, says BFI in reply to boxers’ plea

Three boxers move Delhi HC after failing to make cut for World Ch’ship team

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

Dmitry Dmitruk appointed Indian boxing team's foreign coach on two-year basis

Boxing Federation of India appoints Irish great Bernard Dunne as high-performance director

BFI appoints Irish legend Bernard Dunne as India’s new high-performance director

BFI’s new National League to start in Kochi on October 16