After the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to supervise boxing cases in the country due to the “administrative instability” in progress in the Federation, the India boxing federation (BFI) strongly condemned the IOA decision and called it “illegal”. The BFI elections should take place on February 2, however, the elections did not take place. On Monday, the IOA announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to supervise the “affairs of the Indian boxing federation and ensure the proper functioning of its activities until the conduct of free and fair elections”.
“The Indian Olympic Association (Ioa) has been closely monitoring the Administrative Affairs of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). As per the governing norms, elections to the ibf we to be conducted on or before 02 february 2025. Howwever, Despite the prescribed timeline, the elections have not Hold, Resulting in Administrative Instability Within The Federation, “Ioa President Pt Usha Said in Letter.
“In addition, this office has received numerous complaints from stakeholders, including athletes, coaches and authorities concerned, concerning the non-participation of Indian boxers in various important national / international events in recent months. This situation is detrimental to the growth and performance of Indian boxing on the world scene and requires immediate corrective measures,” added USHA.
The ad hoc committee is led by Madhukant Pathak. Rajesh Bhandari, DP Bhatt, Viretra Singh Thakur and Shiva Thapa are the other members of the panel.
In response to IOA’s decision, BFI published a statement condemning the creation of the ad hoc committee to manage the organization’s affairs.
“The BFI firmly condemns the creation of an ad hoc panel to manage its affairs, the illegal appellant and a blatant attempt to violate the autonomy of a national sport federation (NSF). This was also communicated in a letter from the president, BFI to the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA),” said BFI in a declaration.
“BFI will also file a request to immediately cancel this illegal prescription before the High Court of Delhi.
“The IOA did not deem it necessary to inquire about the question with the BFI office or its president before making such a decision. According to article 21.5 of the Constitution of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), no decision relating to an NSF can be taken without prior consultation with the International Parents Federation, and the approval of the IOA Executive Committee. IO.
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