7 months ago
India's Boxing System Faces Scrutiny Ahead of LA 2028
India's boxing system is being questioned because the boxers have not been doing well in recent competitions.
The national camps, which are long training sessions where all boxers train together, might be making things worse.
Experts say these camps take boxers away from their personal coaches and special training programs that help them the most.
This makes them less prepared for big competitions.
Other countries have better systems where boxers train in ways that suit them individually.
India needs to change its system to include more personalized training and better support for boxers if they want to win medals in the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
India's male boxers have not won an Olympic medal since 2008, raising concerns about the national boxing system.
Long national camps may be causing detraining, reducing endurance and power output among elite boxers.
At the 2025 IBA World Championships, no Indian male boxer won a medal, while women won four medals in non-Olympic weight classes.
Experts suggest that a one-size-fits-all approach in national camps is outdated and hinders individual athlete development.
Reforms are needed to blend high-performance centres with the Boxing Federation of India's structure to support athletes better.
- Who
- Indian boxers and the Boxing Federation of India.
- What
- The need for reforms in India's boxing system due to poor performance and outdated national camps.
- Where
- India, with focus on national camps and international competitions.
- When
- Ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics and upcoming Asian & Commonwealth Games.
- Why
- To improve performance and ensure success in future Olympic Games.
Key facts
- Recent Olympic Performance
- No Indian male boxer has won an Olympic medal since 2008.
- 2025 IBA World Championships
- No Indian male boxer won a medal; women won four medals in non-Olympic weight classes.
- National Camp Issues
- Long camps may be causing detraining, reducing endurance and power output.
- Reform Proposals
- Collaboration between high-performance centres and the Boxing Federation of India.
- Upcoming Events
- Asian & Commonwealth Games later this year, LA 2028 Olympics.
Quotes
Col Arun Malik
Executive Director of the Boxing Federation of India
“Yes CA Kuttappa has been appointed as the coach in charge and Dharmender Yadav will also continue to be a part of the coach staff”
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