Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain Spearhead India’s Challenge At 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament
The Indian pugilists finished with eight medals, including three silver and five bronze, in the last edition of the tournament held in 2023.
Feb 03, 2024, 13:14 PM IST
BFI responds to 'harassment' allegations by Lovlina Borgohain; Sports Ministry intervenes in matter
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain accused BFI of mental harassment, alleging that one of her coaches has been refused entry to the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham while the other one has been sent back to India.
Jul 25, 2022, 22:52 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics medallist Lovlina Borgohain makes HARASSMENT claims against Boxing Federation of India
Lovlina is currently preparing for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, but as per the boxer's claims, BFI is doing dirty politics with her.
Jul 25, 2022, 17:01 PM IST
For me, Hindu-Muslim doesn't matter: Boxer Nikhat Zareen makes BIG statement
A lot has been spoken about how Nikhat Zareen, who comes from an orthodox society, had to overcome societal prejudice to make a career in boxing. But the 25-year-old has made it clear she's not fighting for a particular community, but fights and wins for India.
Jun 13, 2022, 22:40 PM IST
Here's how Boxing Federation of India is planning to develop skills in junior boxers
India secured the second and third spots respectively in the medals table of the ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships, where 352 boxers from 21 countries including India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan participated.
Mar 16, 2022, 21:37 PM IST
Simranjit Kaur, Gaurav Solanki nominated for Arjuna Awards by Boxing Federation
The federation has also decided to nominate women's assistant coach Sandhya Gurung and national youth head coach Bhaskar Bhatt for the Dronacahrya award.
Jun 28, 2021, 20:30 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.
Gaurav Chauhan, Jyoti Gulia punch silver as Indian boxers bag 5 medals in Hungary
President`s Cup silver medallist Gaurav Chauhan (91kg) and former youth world champion Jyoti Gulia (51kg) claimed silver medals as India finished their campaign with 4 silver medals and 1 bronze at the 64th Bocskai Memorial Tournament Debrecen in Hungary.
Feb 08, 2020, 16:20 PM IST
Indian boxers bag 6 gold medals at Sweden boxing meet
Indian boxers claim 6 gold medals at Golden Girl Championship in Sweden.
Feb 03, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
Mary Kom caught in Olympic qualification row in India
The 36-year-old competition for Tokyo 2020 by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
Oct 18, 2019, 17:03 PM IST
For Asian Games gold, boxer Amit Panghal gets nominated for Arjuna award
Asian Games medallist Amit Panghal on Tuesday was nominated for the prestigious Arjuna award by the Boxing Federation of India.
Sep 12, 2018, 10:44 AM IST
Gaurav Bidhuri, Sonia Lather nominated for Arjuna award by Boxing Federation of India
World Championship bronze-medallist Gaurav Bidhuri and Asian silver-medallist Sonia Lather were Thursday nominated by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for this year's Arjuna awards.
Apr 26, 2018, 18:24 PM 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
India back in World Series of Boxing from February
The WSB's format will follow the three-group, regional regular season and global play-offs, with the Croatian Knights joining for qualification from Group Europe, while Group Asia having a team from India for the first time, the AIBA said in a statement.
Dec 19, 2017, 16:45 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
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
Delay in visas make Indian boxers miss Chemistry Cup in Germany
The boxers who were sent back from the national capital today, will soon be sent to compete in another tournament.
Mar 12, 2017, 20:11 PM IST
Indian Olympic Association forms panel to decide Boxing body's plea for recognition
The three-member committee will also take a decision on the issue of recognition of Gymnastics Federation of India and Basketball Federation of India.
Nov 04, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
