Tag: Boxing Federation of India

COVID-19: Sports Ministry postpones all national camps except those preparing for Olympics

Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and All India Football Federation (AIFF) had instructed their employees to work from home on Monday.

March 17, 2020

Don’t want award for myself, but please honour my coach: Amit Panghal

Panghal became the first Indian boxer to claim a silver medal at the just-concluded World Championships in Ekaterinburg, Russia. He is also an Asian Games and Asian Championships gold-medallist.

September 22, 2019

Karan, Divansh enter quarters of Sub Junior Boys’ Boxing Nationals

33 teams and 326 boxers have participated in this seven-day tournament that will pick out the best of India's rising boys pugilists with the grand finale taking place on 8 July.

July 5, 2019

Amit Panghal cries foul, says coach Anil Kumar deserved Dronacharya Award

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) had recommended elite Indian coaches Sandhya Gurung and Shiv Singh for this year's Dronacharya Award beside sending the names of Panghal and Gaurav Bidhuri for the prestigious Arjuna Award.

May 1, 2019

Indian boxers to get central contracts in 6 months: BFI President

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is planning to give central contracts to its pugilists in the next six months, President Ajay Singh said Wednesday.

November 1, 2018

IOA formally recognises Boxing Federation of India

The IOA's decision is expected to end the IABF's attempts at reviving itself.

November 29, 2017

India’s boxing coach resigns as federation delays salary

Cottalorda alleged that he repeatedly communicated his concerns to the federation, which did not act on them.

September 14, 2017

IOA grants affiliation to Boxing Federation of India

IOA has granted affiliation to the BFI, ending a long-standing impasse between the two bodies.

April 8, 2017

AIBA grants full membership to Boxing Federation of India

The BFI was voted to office in September earlier this year, ending four years of administrative logjam in the sport.

December 20, 2016

New federation takes charge for Indian boxing

Seeking to end four years of administrative turmoil, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) was on Sunday voted to office with businessman Ajay Singh becoming its President following an overwhelming win in the elections declared "free and fair" by the International Boxing Association (AIBA). Singh, the Chairman and Managing Director of Spicejet Airlines, got 49 …

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September 25, 2016

Call for boxing elections on Sep 25 in Mumbai

Aiming to break the impasse over the governing of sport in the country, Boxing Federation of India has called for elections here on September 25 to take things forward. "The Boxing Federation of India was formed two months ago. It has been registered with the Registrar of Societies in Mumbai and we have also opened …

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September 6, 2016