Boxing Federation Of India News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India off to winning start at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
Amman, April 20: India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on opening day as Hardik Dahiya (43kg) and Rudraksh Singh (46kg) started off with commanding wins in the preliminary round.
India sends strong contingent to Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Jordan
New Delhi, April 18: India has fielded a 56-member youth boxing squad--30 U-15 and 26 U-17 pugilists--for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan, from April 17 to May 1. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing, as per the release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
Boxing Interim Committee holds first meeting, fast-tracks key decisions to get Indian Boxing back on track
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).
BFI interim committee holds first meet, takes key decisions to rejuvenate domestic circuit
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 and took significant decisions to revitalise the grassroots structure and boosting India’s medal prospects at upcoming international competitions.
World Boxing forms Ajay Singh-led interim committee to oversee BFI affairs
Lausanne, April 9: World Boxing has formed an interim committee to oversee the affairs of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), following requests from Indian boxing stakeholders that outline concerns regarding the governance of the national body.
India ends Brazil 2025 World Boxing campaign with six medals
New Delhi, April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Saturday.
Nishant Dev eyes professional boxing stint before Olympic comeback
Greater Noida, March 28: Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who was part of the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics, has set his sights on professional boxing for the next three years. However, he remains committed to his Olympic dream and plans to return to the amateur circuit in time for the next Games.
Will prepare for World Championships: National-level boxing champion Jaismine Lamboria following title defence
Greater Noida, March 27: After securing a gold medal during the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships, India's Commonwealth Games medalist boxer Jaismine Lamboria said her next aim is the world championships to be held this year.
BFI annual general meeting postponed after polls paused by RO
New Delhi, March 26: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), which was scheduled to be held on Friday has been postponed after the federation's elections were "paused" by returning officer Justice (retd) RK Gauba.
Women's Nationals: World Championship medallist Simranjit, dominant Jaismine storm into semifinals
Greater Noida, March 25: World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria put on dominant displays to storm into the semifinals of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 on Tuesday.
Elite Women's National Boxing C'ship: Nitu leads the charge with win
Greater Noida, March 23: World Champion and Arjuna Awardee Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana) delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 on Sunday, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
World Champion Nitu Ghanghas leads charge as top contenders cruise through on Women's Nationals Day 2
Greater Noida, March 22: World Champion and Arjuna Awardee Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana) delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
Women's Boxing Nationals: World champ Nitu Ghanghas leads the charge as top stars cruise
Greater Noida, March 22: World Champion and Arjuna Awardee Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana) delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025: Railways' Anamika begins title defense with dominant win
Greater Noida, March 21: Reigning Lightfly champion Anamika Hooda began her title defense at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship 2025 by knocking out Sikkim’s Prava Gajneer in Round 2. A BRICS Games 2024 gold medallist, the Railways boxer’s dominant start set the tone for a power-packed opening, witnessed by IOA President PT Usha, BFI President Ajay Singh, Indian cricketer RP Singh along with Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh, World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympians Sarita Devi and Manoj Kumar, UP Boxing Secretary Pramod Kumar and many other dignitaries were in attendance to witness the bouts
Railways' Anamika starts title defence with win as 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 commences
Greater Noida, March 21: Reigning Lightfly (48-50kg) champion Anamika Hooda began her title defence at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 by knocking out Sikkim's Prava Gajneer in Round 2 on Friday.
Himachal HC allows Anurag Thakur to file nomination for Boxing Federation polls
Shimla, March 20: In a major reprieve to former Union Sports Minister and current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday allowed him to file his nomination for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections.
Hemanta Kalita asked Lovlina to withdraw from women's Nationals, alleges BFI chief Ajay Singh
New Delhi, March 19: Boxing Federation of India (BFI) chief Ajay Singh alleged that Tokyo Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain and other boxers from Assam have been asked by suspended BFI secretary general Hemanta Kalita not to participate in the Women's National Championships, starting from March 21.
BFI Elections: Ajay Singh, Rajesh Bhandari among four candidates for president's post
New Delhi, March 17: Incumbent Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh will face vice-president Rajesh Bhandari, secretary general Hemanta Kumar Kalita and Kerala State Amateur Boxing Association secretary D Chandralal for the organisation's top post in the elections to be held on March 28.
BFI rejects Anurag Thakur's nomination for electoral college
New Delhi, March 12: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday rejected former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur’s nomination for inclusion in the electoral college for the upcoming March 28 elections. The rejection was based on his ineligibility to represent the Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA), as per BFI regulations.
India's top 300 women boxers to clash at 8th Elite National Championship in Greater Noida
New Delhi, March 6: The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, from March 21 to 27. Organised in association with the UP Boxing Association (UPBA), the prestigious tournament returns to the venue that hosted its last edition in 2023 with resounding success, a release said.
Greater Noida to host Women's National Boxing C'ship from March 21
New Delhi, March 6: The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida from March 21-27.
Indian boxers must get more foreign exposure to secure medals at LA 2028: Vijender Singh
New Delhi, Feb 26: Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh has advocated for increased foreign exposure for Indian boxers to increase their chances of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In addition, he called for new and fair elections in the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
BFI condemns IOA for setting up ad-hoc panel for boxing
New Delhi, Feb 24: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has strongly condemned the creation of an ad-hoc Committee to manage its affairs, calling it an illegal and blatant attempt to violate the autonomy of a National Sports Federation (NSF). This has also been communicated in a letter by the BFI President, to P.T.
IOA forms ad hoc committee to oversee boxing affairs; BFI calls decision illegal
New Delhi, February 25: After the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to oversee the boxing affairs in the country due to ongoing "administrative instability" in the federation, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) strongly condemned the IOA's decision and called it "illegal."
IOA sets up Adhoc Committee to handle BFI, conduct elections
New Delhi, Feb 24: With the elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) being delayed and rising complaints of mismanagement, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formed a five-member Adhoc Committee including senior boxer Shiva Thapa to manage day-to-day affairs of the organisation till all issues are resolved.
Sachin, Lakshya lead SSCB into 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship semi-finals
Bareilly, January 12: Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the penultimate round.
Lakshya Chahar leads Services' charge on Day 3 of men's Boxing Nationals
Bareilly, Jan 10: Lakshya Chahar continued the Services Sports Control Board's (SSCB) stellar performance at the Elite Men's National Boxing Championship, with a dominant display on Day 3, reinforcing his unit's bid to retain their title in the prestigious tournament.
National Boxing Championship: Shiva Thapa, Sachin Siwach shine on Day 2
Bareilly, January 9: Shiva Thapa, the reigning Welterweight (60-65kg) champion from the previous edition, kicked off his title defence at the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory on the day two. Representing Assam, Thapa, who made history as the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics at London 2012, defeated Enayat Khan 5-0 in his opening bout, setting a strong tone for his campaign.
Govind Sahani kicks off 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship in Bareilly with win on Day 1
Bareilly, January 9: Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men's World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship with a commanding win over Mohammad Aarif of Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday, Day 1 of the tournament. Close to 300 boxers are battling for supremacy in the championship, representing their respective state units.
Shiva Thapa, Sachin Siwach shine on Day 2 of men's Boxing Nationals
Bareilly, Jan 9: Shiva Thapa, the reigning welterweight (60-65 kg) champion, kicked off his title defence at the Elite Men's National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory on Day 2.
Strandja medallist Govind Sahani begins Men's National Boxing C'ship with a win
Bareilly, Jan 8: Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men's World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the Elite Men's National Boxing Championship with a commanding win over Mohammad Aarif of Jammu & Kashmir on the opening day of the tournament here on Tuesday.