Tokyo Olympics medallist Lovlina Borgohain gets direct qualification for boxing world championships
"The gold-medallists in each weight category will represent India in the AIBA women's world championship except 69kg (as) Tokyo Olympics bronze-medalist Lovlina Borgohain will see direct qualification for the world championships," the BFI wrote on their Twitter handle.
Oct 05, 2021, 19:25 PM IST
COVID-19: Asian Boxing Championship shifted from Delhi to Dubai
The decision was made due to travel restrictions that several participating nations have announced to India due to the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Coronavirus COVID-19: BFI motivates boxers through video conferencing
BFI President Ajay Singh spoke at length on Sunday and checked on the health, training regimen, nutrition and mental well-being of all the boxers.
Boxing federation announces squad for Commonwealth Games
BFI announced their complete contingent for the prestigious tournament with seasoned pugilists MC Mary Kom and Manoj Kumar leading the country's charge.
Mar 07, 2018, 10:23 AM IST
Sarita Devi elected women boxers' representative in BFI Executive Council
The former world and Asian champion L Sarita Devi was on Wednesday elected representative of women boxers in the Boxing Federation of India's (BFI) Executive Council.
Jan 10, 2018, 16:29 PM IST
Badminton: Experimental service rule from March next year
In order to overcome questionable decisions by service judges, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has decided to test an Experimental Service Law starting at next year's All England Open Championships.
Nov 29, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Indian Olympic Association formally recognises Boxing Federation of India
The BFI, already recognised by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the Sports Ministry, finally got the nod of IOA that had IABF registered as the official body until now.
Nov 29, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
Sports Ministry grants recognition to BFI, says it secy-gen
Earlier this month, the Indian Olympic Association has granted affiliation to the BFI faction led by K Govindaraj, which was recognised by the world governing body (Fiba).
Jul 27, 2017, 22:16 PM IST
Super Boxing League to go ahead even without BFI approval
SBL, whose first season is to be held at the Siri Fort Auditorium in the National Capital, has former world champion and British Olympic medallist, Amir Khan, as its co-promoter.
May 08, 2017, 20:10 PM IST
Indian Olympic Association grants affiliation to boxing federation
Indian boxing has been facing an administrative impasse for the past several years.
Apr 08, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
IOA ends long-standing impasse, grants affiliation to Boxing Federation of India
The IOA had initially refused to grant recognition to BFI stating that it still considered the now-defunct Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) as the official national body for the sport.
Apr 08, 2017, 11:24 AM IST
Good news for Indian boxing: AIBA re-inducts BFI as permanent member
Tuesday`s decision marks India`s formal re-introduction into the international boxing fraternity after a gap of four years.
Dec 21, 2016, 00:23 AM IST
Basketball Federation of India to provide financial support to history maker Satnam Singh's family
Basketball Federation of India decided to monetarily support the family of Satnam Singh with a monthly stipend.
Oct 30, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
FIBA asks Government to recognise Govindaraj faction in basketball
In a strongly worded communique, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has pleaded with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognise the faction headed by Govindaraj at the earliest and end the infighting in the Basketball Federation of India (BFI).
Oct 07, 2015, 21:48 PM IST
