{
  "id": 16343529,
  "title": "BFI power struggle deepens ahead of October 28 meeting; Boxing fraternity calls for unity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/bfi-power-struggle-deepens-ahead-of-october-28-meeting-boxing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T15:49:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/bfi-power-struggle-deepens-ahead-of-october-28-meeting-boxing-fraternity-calls-for-unity/articleshow/135173355.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the wake of a power struggle within the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), key figures in Indian boxing have called for stability, unity, and accountability as the organization prepares for a crucial meeting on October 28 to consider a no-confidence motion against president Ajay Singh. The looming confrontation is fueled by Singh's questioning of the legal validity of the BFI, which has led to administrative turmoil.\n\nIn Jharkhand, an ad-hoc committee has been formed, chaired by N K Nirwan, convener Rajesh Kumar Singh, and member Smita Kumari, to address concerns over district associations and pending elections. The BFI's one-man committee had expressed concerns about the lack of registered district associations and delayed elections. Rajesh Bhandari, senior vice-president of the BFI, accused the committee of targeting opposition members and dismissed the allegations as baseless.\n\nThe recent developments have brought together a group of athletes and boxing personalities, including Mohammed Ali Qamar and Manoj Kumar, who stressed the need to restore order and maintain the sport's momentum. Their primary objective is to ensure accountability, institutional unity, and a brighter future for young boxers aspiring to represent India internationally. Speaking at a press conference, Pramod Kumar, BFI's secretary general, highlighted the significance of grassroots development and sought to introduce under-12 boxing in Uttar Pradesh despite budgetary constraints.\n\nKumar has proposed a no-confidence motion against Singh for potential discussion at the special general meeting on October 28. He clarified that his motives are not personal or political, emphasizing that the focus should remain on the future of Indian boxing. Both Singh and Kumar have been informed by World Boxing and the Indian Olympic Association, with the latter reportedly monitoring the situation. However, World Boxing has cited time constraints but maintains that they are keeping a close eye on the situation.",
  "summary": "Indian boxing is currently undergoing administrative disputes amid a potential no-confidence motion against president Ajay Singh. Key figures in boxing are urging for stability and accountability to protect the sport's growth. An ad-hoc committee has been formed in Jharkhand to address the local association's election issues. BFI secretary general Pramod Kumar has proposed the no-confidence…",
  "key_points": [
    "Power struggle deepens ahead of October 28 BFI meeting",
    "No-confidence motion proposed against president Ajay Singh",
    "Athletes call for unity, accountability and grassroots development"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Boxing Federation’s infighting reaches climax ahead of October 28 SGM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/boxing-federations-infighting-reaches-climax-ahead-of-october-28-sgm",
        "published": "2026-10-24T16:27:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}