Boxing Federation Of India Elections Set For August 21

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-01 16:47:04 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-02 03:43:21

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Ever since the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) was suspended by the International Boxing Association and Indian Boxing Federation earlier this year, the political situation within the country's boxing scene has grown increasingly fraught. Now, the BFI has announced that elections will be held on August 21 in Delhi-NCR, announced Interim Committee chief Ajay Singh.

In April of this year, the International Boxing Association suspended the BFI, along with all of its associated committees, due to serious and widespread issues related to the Election Commission of India's ordering FFI nominations for the election of the BFI's president. The BFI, which is currently under the leadership of an interim committee, has been given a roadmap by the International Boxing Association to comply with reforms that have been enacted by the association.

These reforms include the mandatory inclusion of women on the committees, greater transparency in managing finances, and the enactment of an ethics committee. Here's what you need to know about the situation and where it's headed from here.

The BFI has been working to ensure that these reforms are put into place so that the international body will lift its suspension. In a statement, the BFI said, "The interim committee is making all efforts and working diligently to ensure the suspension is lifted and the BFI is able to conduct its elections as per the roadmap provided by the IBA."

While it is unclear whether the reforms will be fully enacted in time for the August 21 elections, one thing is certain: the political situation surrounding the country's boxing programs will continue to be fraught until the international suspension is lifted and stability can be restored.

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