In a significant development on Tuesday, Singh announced the interim committee’s decision to revoke Kalita’s suspension, marking a moment of unity ahead of the crucial polls.
“Assam is discouraging players from participating in the women's Nationals. Lovlina has recorded a video of support. But officers have received a call that she has been asked by Hemanta Kalita not to participate. Because she owes a lot to Assam boxing, she is reconsidering her participation,” Singh said in an “emergency press conference” here.
In a further blow to Kalita, his nomination for the BFI president’s post was also rejected due to the mandatory cooling-off period required after serving two consecutive four-year terms as an office bearer.
The Assam Amateur Boxing Association on Tuesday organised a “Good Luck” signature campaign for Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain - the lone athlete from the state to represent India at the upcoming 2024 Paris Games.
