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News18
02-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Ajay Singh Resigns As Interim Chair To Run For Boxing Federation Elections
Last Updated: Ajay Singh resigned as Interim Committee chairman to contest the Boxing Federation of India elections on August 21, 2025. Fairuz Mohammed is the new Interim Committee Chair. Indian boxing's Interim Committee chairman Ajay Singh has resigned from his position to contest the upcoming federation elections, where World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst will act as an observer. Singh stepped down immediately on Friday, a day after the Interim Committee officially announced the election date—August 21. 'I am pleased to inform you that the elections of the Boxing Federation of India have now been formally announced and are scheduled to be held on 21st August 2025," Singh wrote in a letter dated August 1 and addressed to van der Vorst, a copy of which is in possession of PTI. 'Since I intend to contest the forthcoming elections, I believe it is appropriate and in the interest of fairness and transparency that I step down from the position of Chairman of the Interim Committee with immediate effect," he added. World Boxing, which established the Interim Committee in April to manage the day-to-day affairs of Indian boxing following months of internal unrest, accepted Singh's resignation on Saturday. 'We respect this decision and hereby appoint Mr. Fairuz Mohammed, President of Singapore Boxing, as Chairman of the Interim Committee to ensure continuity till the new body is elected," van der Vorst stated in a letter. World Boxing has also confirmed that van der Vorst and acting Secretary General Mike McAtee will be present as observers during the elections. 'Additionally, we wish to inform you that I, myself, along with Mr. Mike McAtee, Acting Secretary General of World Boxing, will be present in India on 21st August 2025 to act as observers for the BFI elections," van der Vorst wrote. Singh, who is also the Chairman of SpiceJet Airlines, has already completed two four-year terms as BFI President and is now aiming for a third and final stint, as permitted under the 2011 National Sports Development Code of India. Anurag Thakur To Contest Elections Anurag Thakur is set to be Singh's main opponent, as Himachal Pradesh Boxing will once again nominate the former Sports Minister's name as its representative. Thakur had been in the running when the elections were initially scheduled for March 28 but his name did not appear in the Electoral College finalised by Singh and subsequently approved by the Returning Officer. Singh had stated Thakur was 'ineligible" to represent Himachal Pradesh, citing an official directive stating that only 'bonafide and duly elected members during the election AGM (duly notified to BFI) of the State Units affiliated with the BFI shall be authorised to represent their respective States/Union Territories." Thakur's exclusion led his faction to initiate legal proceedings, which are still ongoing. The much-delayed BFI elections will mark a return to an elected body for Indian boxing after months of uncertainty, internal conflict, and legal setbacks that had delayed the process. World Boxing had earlier set a deadline of August 31 for the elections to be completed. (With PTI Inputs) tags : boxing india boxing news view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ajay Singh resigns as BFI Interim Committee chief; World Boxing President to attend elections as observer
Indian boxing's Interim Committee Chairman Ajay Singh has stepped down from his post to contest the upcoming federation elections, where World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst will serve as an observer. Singh resigned from his post on Friday, a day after the Interim Committee formally announced the election date -- August 21. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Healthcare Operations Management Data Science Cybersecurity others CXO Technology Leadership Product Management Management MCA Degree PGDM Design Thinking Others Project Management Finance Data Science healthcare Public Policy Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing MBA Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details "I am pleased to inform you that the elections of the Boxing Federation of India have now been formally announced and are scheduled to be held on 21st August 2025," Singh wrote in a letter dated August 1 and addressed to van der Vorst, a copy of which is in possession of PTI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo "Since I intend to contest the forthcoming elections, I believe it is appropriate and in the interest of fairness and transparency that I step down from the position of Chairman of the Interim Committee with immediate effect," he added. World Boxing, which constituted the Interim Committee in April to manage Indian boxing's day-to-day affairs following months of internal unrest, accepted Singh's resignation on Saturday. Live Events In his place, the international body has elevated Singapore Boxing President Fairuz Mohammed, who had been serving as World Boxing's observer in the panel, as the new Interim Committee Chair. "We respect this decision and hereby appoint Mr. Fairuz Mohammed, President of Singapore Boxing, as Chairman of the Interim Committee to ensure continuity till the new body is elected," van der Vorst wrote in his reply to Singh. World Boxing has also confirmed that van der Vorst and acting Secretary General Mike McAtee will be present as observers during the elections. "Additionally, we wish to inform you that I, myself, along with Mr. Mike McAtee, Acting Secretary General of World Boxing, will be present in India on 21st August 2025 to act as observers for the BFI elections," van der Vorst wrote. Singh, who is also the Chairman of SpiceJet Airlines, has already completed two four-year terms as BFI President and is now aiming for a third and final stint, as permitted under the 2011 National Sports Development Code of India. Anurag Thakur set to contest elections Anurag Thakur is set to be Singh's primary opponent as it is learnt that Himachal Pradesh Boxing will once again nominate the former Sports Minister's name as its representative. Thakur had been in the fray when the elections were initially scheduled on March 28 but his name didn't figure in the Electoral College finalised by Singh and subsequently approved by the Returning Officer. Singh had said Thakur was "ineligible" to represent Himachal Pradesh, citing an official directive stating that only "bonafide and duly elected members during the election AGM (duly notified to BFI) of the State Units affiliated with the BFI shall be authorised to represent their respective States/Union Territories." Thakur's exclusion had led his faction to initiate legal proceedings, which is still ongoing. The much-delayed BFI elections will mark a return to a elected body for Indian boxing after months of uncertainty, internal strife, and legal setbacks that had delayed the process. World Boxing had earlier set a deadline of August 31 for the elections to be completed.
