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The Boxing Federation of India will finally hold its long-awaited elections on August 21 after months of legal challenges and external interventions. An Interim Committee led by Ajay Singh has been tasked with conducting the polls for the 2025-2029 term. World Boxing previously appointed this committee to manage the federation's affairs and ensure timely elections. The Indian Olympic Association has also formed a separate committee to monitor the election process and ensure fairness.

Key Points: BFI Elections Set for August 21 Under Ajay Singh Committee

  • BFI elections scheduled on August 21 after multiple delays
  • Interim Committee led by Ajay Singh to conduct polls
  • World Boxing mandated elections by August 31
  • IOA forms parallel committee to oversee election process
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BFI elections to be held on August 21 during AGM

Boxing Federation of India announces AGM and elections for 2025-2029 term after World Boxing's intervention and court battles.

"The Member States/UT Associations are requested to send names of their two representatives - BFI Interim Committee Circular"

New Delhi, Aug 1

The long-awaited Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections will be held on August 21, the Interim Committee overseeing the day-today affiar of the BFI announced on Friday.

As per the circular signed by Interim Committee chairman Ajay Singh, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place at 11:00 AM and include elections for several key positions for the 2025-2029 term. The member states/UTs will have to submit the names of two representatives by 5:00 PM Monday.

"This is to inform you that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Boxing Federation of India will be held on 21.08.2025 at Delhi-NCR at 11:00 am. The Member States/UT Associations are requested to send names of their two representatives as per the provisions of BFI's Constitution as approved by World Boxing to BFI's office email before 5 pm on 04.08.2025," the circular read.

The agenda will also include confirmation of minutes from the previous AGM and discussion of other matters, subject to the Chair's approval.

The BFI elections, initially scheduled for March 28, were stalled due to court battles, prompting World Boxing to appoint a Ajay Sing-led six-member Interim Committee on April 7 to run day to day affairs of the federation and also resolve all issues.

The committee was composed with immediate effect for a period not exceeding 90 days, but its tenure extended with a renewed mandate to conduct elections by August 31, aligning with World Boxing's deadline.

In parallel, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) also formed a three-member committee on July 11, led by IOA Treasurer Sahdev Yadav, along with Bhupender Singh Bajwa and Advocate Payal Kakra, to look into the delay in holding BFI polls and suggest a roadmap for "fair and timely elections".

- IANS

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Priya S
Why does it always take court interventions and international pressure for our sports bodies to function properly? This delay was completely avoidable. Hope the new team focuses on athlete development rather than power games.
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Arjun K
Good step, but I'm skeptical. We've seen many 'transparent' elections before where the same old faces keep rotating positions. Need fresh blood with actual boxing background, not just politicians.
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Sarah B
As an NRI following Indian sports, I'm glad World Boxing stepped in. Indian boxing has so much potential - just look at our Olympic medals! Hope this election puts athlete welfare first.
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Vikram M
The fact that IOA had to form another committee shows how messy things are. Sports administration in India needs complete overhaul. Maybe time for a centralized sports code applicable to all federations?
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Kavya N
Hope they consider more women in leadership roles this time. Our female boxers are bringing glory to the nation, but where are their voices in administration? Representation matters!

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