BFI power struggle deepens ahead of October 28 meeting; Boxing fraternity calls for unity
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is facing internal turmoil as a no-confidence motion against president Ajay Singh approaches. Meanwhile, an ad-hoc committee has been formed to address administrative issues and election delays within the Jharkhand state association.
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Administrative instability in national sports federations can disrupt athlete development and international representation.
NEW DELHI: Olympians, award-winning coaches and former international boxers on Saturday called for stability, unity and accountability in Indian boxing, as a power struggle within the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) continued ahead of the Oct 28 meeting to consider a no-confidence motion against president Ajay Singh, who has questioned its legal validity.The developments come amid a fresh administrative move in Jharkhand, where an ad-hoc committee has been constituted to address issues within the state association and complete its long-pending elections within six months.The committee, comprising N K Nirwan as chairman, Rajesh Kumar Singh as convener and Smita Kumari as member, has been tasked with verifying district associations, ensuring their registration and overseeing the Jharkhand Boxing Association's (JBA) elections.
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