Asian Games 2018: Boxers Sachin Siwach, Nikhat Zareen in selection controversy ahead of quadrennial event
G Rajaraman • 7 years agoThe Mail Today reported that the young boxers Siwach and Nikhat had written to the BFI President Ajay Singh, seeking a chance to compete in the Asian Games trials.
Santiago Nieva appointed new boxing coach for Indian men’s team
• 8 years agoNieva, an AIBA three star coach, was attached with the Swedish men's team until last year. He quit the position after the Rio Olympics.
Boxers to be part of newly-formed BFI's decision-making process
• 8 years agoIncluding boxers in the decision-making process and making it mandatory for them to compete in the National Championships were the two major decisions taken by BFI on Tuesday.
AIBA President Ching Kuo-Wu welcomes formation of Indian boxing federation
• 8 years agoInternational Boxing Association (AIBA) President Dr Ching Kuo-Wu on Tuesday welcomed the formation of a national federation in India to end four years of administrative turmoil, saying the sport can now be put back on track in the country through "positive initiatives".
Spicejet chairman Ajay Singh elected president of Boxing Federation of India
• 8 years agoThe Boxing Federation of India (BFI) was elected to office Sunday with businessman Ajay Singh winning the Presidential poll by an overwhelming margin.