Category: Boxing
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National Women’s Boxing Championships To Be Held From March 21
The National Women’s Boxing Championships will be held at the Gautam Buddha University (GBU), Greater Noida, from March 21 to 27. The National Women’s Boxing Championships will conclude a day before the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections. “As the first Nationals in the new Olympic preparation cycle, this edition will be crucial in identifying…
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Paris 2024 Bronze Medalist Cindy Ngamba Withdraws From Pro Boxing Debut
Paris 2024 bronze medalist Cindy Ngamba has withdrawn from pro boxing debut citing an issue during pre-fight medical examination. The 26-year-old made history in the last Summer Olympic Games as the EOC Refugee Team’s first-ever medal winner. She was due to make her debut on Friday against two-time European welterweight champion Kristie Bavington at London’s Royal…
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Boxing Likely To Be Part Of LA 2028 Roster After IOC Grants Recognition To World Boxing
Boxing is likely to be a part of the Los Angeles 2028 roster after the World Boxing was granted provisional recognition as the sport’s international governing federation by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Boxing is currently not a part of the LA 2028 with the new body creating more hurdles for the sport’s inclusion in…
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Boxing Federation Of India In Turmoil; Members Demand To Form New Body
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is in turmoil as new elections were not announced after the tenure of President Ajay Singh and other office-member ended on February 3. A few group of members are eager to form a new body. “BFI is in turmoil. Elections must have been called before the tenure of office-bearers…
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Mary Kom Resigns From IOA Athletes Commission Over ‘WhatsApp Group’
Six-time World Champion Mary Kom resigned as chairman of the Indian Olympic Association’s Athletes Commission over a message in the WhatsApp Group. The Boxing legend, in the message, said that she wanted to move on from her responsibilities at IOA. “I had a good time with IOA. IOA was a good experience of my life.…