I want to clean up boxing mess: Vijender

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 18:19

Beijing Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh today said given a chance he would not mind stepping in to clean up the mess that the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation finds itself in following the ban imposed by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

IABF agrees to government guidelines on age and tenure

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 18:59

The suspended Indian Amateur Boxing Federation has incorporated the government guidelines on age and tenure in its amended constitution and has requested the Sports Ministry to re-recognise the body for falling in line.

IABF is not a recognised body for us: Sports Ministry

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 16:39

The Sports Ministry today refused to attach too much importance to Indian Amateur Boxing Federation`s (IABF) request for government`s intervention terming it as "not a recognised body".

IABF removes chairman`s post from constitution, Chautala out?

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 18:30

Abhay Singh Chautala could be on his way out as the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation`s Chairman as the IABF has decided to remove the nominated post from its amended constitution sent to AIBA for approval.

AIBA bans Indian boxers from participating in international tournaments

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 09:08

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has issued a directive that bars Indian boxers from participating in international meets.

Sports Ministry likely to derecognise Athletics Federation of India: Reports

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 17:01

The Sports Ministry is planning to derecognise the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). This came after government derecognised the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and the Archery Association of India (AAI) a few days back.

Government gets tough; suspends boxing, archery bodies

Last Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012, 21:13

After the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) suspension of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), now it was the turn of the sports ministry to get into to the act by de-recognising the Archery Association of India (AAI) and suspending the Indian Boxing Federation (IABF).

Sports Ministry to ask IABF about Chautala`s voting rights

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 16:01

The Sports Ministry will seek clarifications from the IABF on the exact role of its newly-appointed Chairman Abhay Singh Chautala.

Indian franchise pulls out of boxing series

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 18:28

No Indian will be figuring in the 2012-13 season of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) with India Fighters, formerly Mumbai Fighters, pulling out.

National Boxing championship to begin on Oct 30

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 14:05

Indian Amateur Boxing Federation has announced the dates for the men`s and women`s Senior National boxing championships at their annual general body meeting in Patiala.

Surprised to receive the Dronacharya Award, says Fernandez

Last Updated: Friday, August 24, 2012, 19:20

Cuban boxing coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez was pleasantly surprised to know that he is the first foreign coach in India to receive the prestigious Dronacharya Award for his persevering contribution to boxing.