Archive · 24 May 2025
Rift Between Coaches and Boxers Disrupts National Camp
The women's boxing camp is having problems.
Some coaches are not training the boxers well, and the boxers are unhappy.
The boxing federation is also having trouble with elections, and the government is now paying for the camp directly.
The boxers feel they aren't getting the right kind of training, with too much talking and not enough practice.
The Sports Minister is aware of the issues and will look into them.
A dispute between coaches and women boxers is disrupting the national camp at NIS, Patiala.
Boxers have raised concerns about coaching methods and the behavior of some support staff.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has delayed elections beyond the required timeline.
The Ministry has directed funds to SAI to ensure the camp's continuity.
The Sports Minister has been informed and will review the situation.
- Who
- Women boxers, coaches, BFI officials, and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
- What
- Disruptions and dissatisfaction at the national boxing camp due to issues with coaching and BFI management.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- NIS, Patiala
- Why
- Discord among coaches and boxers has affected the training at the national camp.
- Camp Location
- NIS, Patiala
- Number of Boxers
- 62
- BFI President
- Ajay Singh
- Elections Postponed
- Indefinitely
- Funding Source
- SAI
- Sports Minister
- Mansukh Mandaviya