Boxing Federation of India Joins World Boxing: A Strategic Move for Olympic Participation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Boxing Federation of India (BFI) joins World Boxing (WB) |
| Background | IOC does not recognize International Boxing Association (IBA) |
| Key Decision | BFI's affiliation to be ratified by WB executive board during World Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok |
| Strategic Move | BFI continues participation in IBA events while joining WB |
| IOC's Warning | National Federations adhering to IBA face exclusion from Los Angeles 2028 Olympics |
| WB's Formation | Established to keep boxing in the Olympic program |
| India's Role | BFI president Ajay Singh to play a leading role in setting up WB's Asian Confederation |
| WB's Goal | Secure provisional recognition by 2024 and reinstate boxing in Olympics by 2025 |
| Member Target | WB aims for 50 member nations; currently has 30 |
| IBA's Association | BFI president Ajay Singh remains IBA vice president |
| Global Context | India joins US, Canada, Sweden, Germany, and Great Britain as WB's original members |