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News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
U19 Asian Boxing Championships: Ten Indian boxers book final berth
Bangkok [Thailand], August 8 (ANI): Ten Indian boxers, including seven women, will be vying for gold in the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday after registering convincing victories in their respective semi-final boxers Nisha (54kg), Muskan (57kg), Vini (60kg), Nisha (65kg), Aarti Kumari (75kg), Parchi Tokas (80+kg) along with Mausam Suhag (65kg), Rahul Kundu (75kg) and Hemant Sangwan (90kg) in the men's event have reached the final. Kritika (80kg) has a direct entry in the final, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). The U19 and U22 Asian Boxing Championships, which are being held simultaneously, provide India's rising stars a platform to showcase their skills and determination against some Asia's toughest opponents. India has fielded a strong contingent of 40 boxers — 20 in each age group — with a perfect mix of proven champions and potential talents who have impressed in the domestic circuit. India is also assured of 13 medals in the U22 category with five boxers set to fight for the 54kg semifinal, Nisha completely dominated Himari Watanabe of Japan for a 5:0 verdict. Vini (60kg) and Nisha (65kg) also clinched their respective semifinals, with the former beating Ruixue Li and Nisha defeating Ziyue Bao of in the 57kg semifinal, Muskan overturned China's Jiaen Wang's slight advantage with a dominant third round to win 4: Kumari then rained in enough punches on Thanh Tuyen Tran of Vietnam to force the referee to stop the 75kg semi-final bout in the second round. Parchi Tokas then rounded off the tally with a 3:2 win over Zhaksylyk Sanina of Kazakhstan in the 80+ kg the evening session, Mausam Suhag continued India's winning streak with a 5:0 win over Akshan Hashemi of Iran in the men's 65kg bout and Rahul Kundu joined them in the finals with a 5:0 win over Shildebay Nursultan of Kazakhstan in 75kg Sangwan then ended the day for India on a winning note with a 5:0 win over Qirui He of (women's 51kg), Akanksha Phalaswal (women's 70kg), Shivam (men's 55kg) and Gaurav (men's 85kg) will return home with a bronze medal each. (ANI)
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First Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain accuses senior BFI official of 'gender-discriminatory behaviour'
Lovlina Borgohain, who had won bronze in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has accused Boxing Federation of India's executive director Col Arun Malik of 'disrespectful and gender-discriminatory behaviour' against her on a Zoom call. read more Tokyo Olympics bronze-winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain's allegations of 'disrespectful and gender-discriminatory behaviour' against national federation's executive director Col Arun Malik are being investigated and a report would be submitted soon, a Sports Authority of India (SAI) official has said. In a formal complaint addressed to Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Sports Authority of India (SAI) Director General, the TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) division, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), Lovlina alleged that Malik humiliated her and undermined her achievements during a Zoom meeting on July 8, which was attended by SAI and TOPS officials. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On the call Lovlina requested that her personal coach, who was also present in the online meeting, be allowed in the national camp, something that goes against the BFI policy. She also wanted the coach to be allowed to travel with her to train in Europe. According to Lovlina, Malik responded aggressively and spoke to her in a demeaning manner. 'He blatantly told me to 'shut up, lower your head and do as we say.' His words were not only disrespectful but also carried an alarming tone of gender-discriminatory and authoritarian dominance – something that no one, especially a woman who has brought honour to the nation, should be subjected to,' Lovlina stated in her complaint. 'I was made to feel small, unheard, and powerless. It was not just a personal insult – it was an attack on every woman athlete who dreams of standing tall, both in and outside the ring,' Lovlina stated in her complaint. She further asked for a 'fair and swift inquiry' and also 'necessary disciplinary action if these actions are found to be in violation of acceptable conduct.' Malik, however, 'categorically and unequivocally' denied the allegations, calling them 'devoid of any merit.' 'Lovlina's requests were considered and respectfully declined, as they are inconsistent with the policies of the Boxing Federation of India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'As per BFI's Selection Policy published in January 2025, it is mandatory for all athletes to participate in the National Coaching Camp to be considered for evaluation and selection for international competitions,' Malik said in his reply. 'BFI, in the interest of fairness and uniformity, does not permit personal coaches or support staff within the National Camp.' Taking note of the complaint, the IOA formed a panel, comprising TOPS CEO NS Johal, IOA's athletes commission vice chairperson Sharath Kamal and a woman advocate. The entire interaction between Lovlina and Malik was recorded during the meeting and a member of the inquiry panel said a report would be submitted soon. The committee was to give the report within two weeks of receiving the complaint but has been unable to convene a meeting due to 'some prior commitments of its members'. 'Due to some pressing commitments, the panel has not been able to convene a meeting so far. But it would be done soon and since there is video available of the entire chain of events, it won't be a very complicated matter to deal with,' a panel member said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It is learnt the Malik has asked the committee to expedite the process and also requested for the video recording of the interaction. Lovlina, meanwhile, has refused to comment on the matter. 'I don't want to focus on this right now because it will affect my game. I don't want to comment until the committee comes up with a decision,' Lovlina, who is also a world champion, said.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC seeks Centre, BFI, IOA reply on pleas challenging boxing federation polls
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the response of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) interim committee and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on pleas challenging the BFI interim committee's decision to conduct elections on August 21. The court also asked the union sports ministry, represented by standing counsel Premtosh Kumar Mishra, to file its response. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) interim committee announced August 21 as the date of the polls. (Representative photo) A bench of justice Mini Pushkarna was hearing pleas filed by four state boxing associations—Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh—and fixed August 18 as the next date of hearing. 'Issue notice. Considering the sensitivity of the nature and urgency expressed by the parties, it is directed that the present application shall be taken up for final hearing before the next date of hearing. Any elections that are held shall be subject to the outcome of the present writ petition,' the court said in its order. The elections were initially scheduled for March 28, but due to the failure to conduct them, the federation is currently being managed by a six-member interim committee. This committee was formulated by World Boxing on April 7 and was chaired by Ajay Singh. Singh issued a notice on July 31 for convening an annual general meeting (AGM), calling for fresh nominations from the state units based on a World Boxing-approved constitution. The new constitution mandates that the contesting candidate be 'an elected member of the State/Union Territory (UT) member association during the election AGM duly notified to BFI and in presence of BFI observer.' It also announced August 21 as the date of the polls. Also Read: HC expresses concern over BFI's internal disputes The Delhi Amateur Boxing Association (DABA)'s petition, also seeking to stay the polls, said that the entire electoral process is illegal since it is based on a new constitution, which was unilaterally amended without following the mandatory ratification process. 'The conduct of the elections as presently notified is in breach of the high court's March order (stayed BFI's notification restricting electoral participation to elected members of affiliated state units) but also raises serious concerns regarding transparency, procedural regularity, and adherence to the binding framework governing the National Sports Federation (NSF's),' the petition said. Additionally, the Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh boxing associations, in their petitions, have also challenged the amended constitution, asserting that it was promulgated without authority, ratification, or adherence to the legal framework. The three state units, in their petition argued by advocate Chaitanya Mahajan, have also contended that the formation of the interim committee is flawed, as it was constituted in violation of World Boxing's directive requiring the inclusion of a nominee from the IOA. Also Read: SC sends Anurag Thakur, others to Delhi HC following dispute over BFI elections The BFI interim committee, represented by senior advocate Amit Sibal, opposed the petitions, asserting that the new constitution had been approved by World Boxing and accepted by 30 out of 34 state boxing associations. Sibal said that the interim panel had commenced the process for conducting the polls after notifying the electoral college. 'Only four associations are in dissent because they want unelected persons to be parachuted into sports administration, which is against the constitution and spirit of the new sports bill. People today in the union sports ministry (MYAS) have acknowledged the principle that we can't have persons parachuted, however influential they might be in the government, and get MYAS to support them,' Sibal added. The interim panel on Wednesday disqualified Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Anurag Thakur and Rohit Jainendra Jain from contesting as presidential candidates in the upcoming BFI elections. While Thakur was nominated by the Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association, Jain was nominated by the DABA. Both Rohit and Thakur were found in violation of Article 20(iii) of BFI's constitution, which mandates the candidates to be 'an elected member of the State/UT member association during the election AGM duly notified to BFI and in presence of BFI observer.' Meanwhile, Singh resigned from the post of interim committee president on August 2 to run for a third term as federation president later this month, following which World Boxing designated Fairuz Mohamed as interim panel head. Justice (retd) Rajesh Tandon was appointed as the Returning Officer on Monday.
Mint
6 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
'Shut up, lower your head & do as we say': Lovlina Borgohain accuses BFI official of ‘humiliation' - here' what happened
Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain has accused Boxing Federation of India's (BFI) executive director and interim committee member Col Arun Malik (Retd) for raising his voice against her and 'speaking aggressively' in a meeting that had boxing coach Pranamika Boro, respected individuals from Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and other BFI members. According to a TOI report, the incident took place during a TOPs meeting which was held virtually on July 8. Describing her experience one of the worst in her life, Borgohain stated she was 'deeply hurt, disheartened and also questioned the respect and dignity women athletes receive. Borgohain, who is a reigning middleweight world champion and a recipient of Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, had already sent a complaint letter to sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Sports Authority of India director general Hari Ranjan Rao, TOPS division, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and BFI. In her letter, Borgohain wrote, "I write this letter not just as an athlete, but as a woman who has spent years carrying the hopes of a nation in the boxing ring — with pride, pain and perseverance. What happened during a recent official meeting with the BFI and the TOPS on July 8, 2024, at 12pm has left me deeply hurt, disheartened. "In the presence of respected individuals from TOPS, boxing coach Pranamika Boro, (other) BFI members, Mr Arun Malik, an official of BFI, humiliated me in a way no athlete should ever have to endure. He raised his voice at me, spoke in an aggressively demeaning manner, and blatantly told me to 'shut up, lower your head and do as we say'. 'His words were not only disrespectful but also carried an alarming tone of gender-discriminatory and authoritarian dominance — something that no one, especially a woman who has brought honour to the nation, should be subjected to,' the letter further added. 'In a space where I expected professionalism, support and mutual respect, I was made to feel small, unheard, and powerless. It was not just a personal insult — it was an attack on every woman athlete who dreams of standing tall, both in and outside the ring...,' Borgohain, who is part of the Indian contingent for the World Championships in Liverpool, further wrote in her letter. "I request the authorities for a fair and swift inquiry into Malik's conduct during the meeting and necessary disciplinary action if these actions are found to be in violation of acceptable conduct," she concluded.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Boxing official accused of insulting India's Olympic medallist - Here's what he said
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Olympian boxer Lovlina Borgohain during the inauguration of her boxing academy, in Guwahati. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_05_2025_000155B) Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain has accused Col Arun Malik (Retd), Executive Director and interim committee member of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), of "disrespectful and gender-discriminatory behaviour. " The reigning world middleweight champion and Khel Ratna awardee stated that the episode 'left me deeply hurt, disheartened, and questioning the respect and dignity we, as women athletes, truly receive.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! However, Malik had denied all allegations. 'Lovlina is the pride of the nation, and we at BFI take immense pride in her achievements, especially her Olympic bronze," Malik said in a statement. "I respectfully and categorically deny the allegations levelled. The call in question was thoroughly professional in its entirety. Poll Do you believe Lovlina Borgohain's accusations against Col Arun Malik are justified? Yes, I support her. No, I don't believe her. Unsure/Need more information. "It was attended by officials from SAI and TOPS and was officially recorded by the host. The same recording is with the respective officials for review. Matters raised by Lovlina were duly noted and addressed in line with BFI's established policies, which apply uniformly to all athletes.' Lovlina Borgohain is set to take place in Liverpool in September. The 20-member squad was finalised after the boxers went through a week-long assessment at the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala. The tournament, to be held from September 4 to 14, will be the first World Championships held under the aegis of the new governing body of the sport, World Boxing. It will feature competitions in 10 weight classes for men and women. It will also be for the first time ever that male and female boxers would compete in an Olympics-style boxing at the same event for the title of World Boxing Champion. Borgohain had missed the women's nationals in March. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Borgohain had missed the event as the Assam state unit refused to send her due to infighting in the federation. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
