Boxing Interim Committee holds first meeting, fast-tracks key decisions to get Indian Boxing back on track

ANI April 15, 2025 146 views

The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, chaired by Ajay Singh, has taken decisive steps to revitalize Indian boxing's competitive landscape. By addressing critical issues that have stalled the sport's progress, the committee aims to restore momentum and support for athletes at various levels. Key initiatives include restarting national coaching camps, supporting youth championships, and releasing pending scholarship funds. These strategic interventions signal a comprehensive approach to rebuilding India's boxing ecosystem and enhancing international competitive potential.

"Immediate actions will rejuvenate the domestic boxing circuit" - Boxing Federation of India Release
New Delhi, April 15: The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, entrusted with the responsibility of getting Indian boxing back on track, held its first meeting on Monday. The committee took significant decisions aimed at revitalising the grassroots structure and boosting India's medal prospects at upcoming international boxing competitions, according to a release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Key Points

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Interim Committee restarts elite boxing national coaching camps

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Facilitating youth boxer participation in Asian Championships

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Releasing scholarship and equipment grants for boxing academies

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Addressing long-standing federation challenges

On Monday, the committee convened virtually and took concrete decisions that were affecting the functioning of Indian boxing which had meet a deadlock since the beginning of this year. The committee took decisions to immediately rejuvenate the domestic circuit as well as restart the elite boxing system. It was also decided that the selections of coaches and support staff for the Elite Men and Women National Coaching Camps will be actioned with immediate effect.

World Boxing had set up the Interim Committee under the chairmanship of Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh on April 7 to run day to day affairs of the federation and also resolve all issues that are currently ailing the boxing's growth pathway.

Other key decisions that were taken at the meeting including, effective participation of India's budding boxers in the U-15 and U-17 Asian Championships in Amman, Jordan commencing 17th April 2025, also ensuring smooth conduct of the Youth U-19 National Championships with maximum participation and disbursing the REC Scholarship funds to the athletes, which has been pending for last couple of months.

The committee also decided releasing the REC grant for grassroots equipment support to selected and approved academies to strengthen and promote boxing to newer locations in the country.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally some positive movement! The grassroots equipment support is much needed - so many talented kids in small towns don't have proper gear. Hope they follow through quickly 🤞 #IndianBoxing
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Priya M.
Good to see focus on youth development. But will these decisions actually reach the ground level? Past committees made similar promises that never materialized. Prove us wrong this time!
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Sanjay V.
Clearing pending scholarships should be top priority. These young athletes sacrifice so much - they shouldn't have to worry about basic support. Kudos for addressing this quickly!
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Anjali T.
As a boxing coach in Punjab, I'm cautiously optimistic. The equipment grants could be game-changing if distributed fairly. Hope they have transparent selection criteria for academies 🥊
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Vikram S.
Restarting elite camps is crucial with Paris 2024 approaching. But will they bring in fresh coaching talent or recycle the same old faces? Indian boxing needs new ideas to compete globally.

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