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The Boxing Federation of India has rejected the purported suspension of its President, citing constitutional provisions on meetings and office-bearer powers. It disputes the authority of a letter dated October 14 and says records support its account of constitution ratification

Hyderabad: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has placed Secretary General Pramod Kumar under interim suspension with immediate effect, pending a thorough probe into allegations of procedural violations, avoidance of official oversight and administrative overreach. In a formal suspension order issued on October 13, 2026, and signed by BFI President Ajay Singh, the federation cited […]

Asian Games 2026 medallists will receive direct entry to the 2027 World Boxing Championships under the BFI’s new selection policy for Los Angeles 2028. The policy outlines a four-stage qualification pathway involving World Championships, an Asian Qualifier and two global tournaments

IOA President Ajay Singh credited India's record seven-gold boxing haul at the Commonwealth Games 2026 to an athlete-first approach, world-class support systems and strong bench strength. India's boxers finished with 10 medals, marking the country's most successful Commonwealth Games boxing campaign

An Indian restaurant in Glasgow drew criticism after serving athletes with napkins displaying an incorrect map of India that omitted the North East and incompletely depicted Jammu & Kashmir. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and BFI President Ajay Singh demanded the design be corrected

India concluded its men’s campaign at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta with two gold and three silver medals. Vishvanath Suresh and Ganga clinched U-23 golds, while Vanshaj, Aditya, and Shubham Rajput claimed silvers

The Boxing Federation of India has announced a 12-member squad for the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia. Led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Asian champion Preeti Pawar, the tournament is a key step in preparations for major international events

BFI President Ajay Singh facilitated the inclusion of boxers Jyoti and Aakash in India's squad for the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in Guiyang, China. Their addition expands the Indian contingent to 20 boxers and provides valuable international exposure and ranking opportunities

India has solidified its status as a global boxing powerhouse in the latest World Boxing Rankings. Jaismine Lamboria climbed to World No. 1 in the 57kg category, leading a historic surge that places 17 Indian boxers in the global top 10

Under the updated schedule, the assessment occurs in two stages. The Strength & Conditioning tests are scheduled for May 6 and 7, with sparring bouts taking place from May 11 to 15. These bouts will be in a knockout format to establish final rankings across different weight categories.

India won nine gold, six silver and five bronze medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals, securing podium finishes in all 20 categories. Ajay Singh hailed the achievement as historic, with Nikhat Zareen and Preeti among the gold medallists

The Boxing Federation of India will host the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai from October 1 to 7. Featuring elite men and women across 10 categories, the tournament offers medallists a direct route to the National Camp.

India’s Boxing Federation has named a 23-member squad for the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. Training at NS NIS Patiala, the team blends proven medalists and emerging talent, aiming to continue India’s strong showing in youth boxing.

Ajay Singh was re-elected as president of the Boxing Federation of India, defeating Jaslal Pradhan. Pramod Kumar and Pon Baskaran secured key posts as the elections shaped the future of Indian boxing

The Boxing Federation of India clarified that the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation lacks legal standing and advised boxers and officials to avoid participation in IABF-related events or activities

World Boxing has extended the BFI Interim Committee’s tenure till August 2025, praising its athlete-first approach and structured efforts that led to international success and administrative stability in Indian boxing

Railways Sports Promotion Board won the overall title at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament with nine medals. Standout wins from Nitu, Lovlina, and Saweety marked an impressive finish to the event

The BFI adhered to its selection policy by offering slots to silver medallists from the 2025 Elite Men’s and Women’s National Championships. Organised under the banner of Asian Boxing, the Thailand Open will feature leading national teams from across Asia, including heavyweights such as China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Japan, Korea, and the host country, Thailand.

Move comes months after the IOC reiterated its threat to leave boxing out of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if national federations continued to align themselves with IBA

New Delhi: India will host the women’s world boxing championships in 2023 in New Delhi where a new review system based on artificial intelligence will be used for the first time, the game’s global governing body (IBA) said on Wednesday. India will host the women’s premier event, two years after the country was stripped of […]