Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Vijay Gujar Elected Maharashtra Boxing Chief, Outlines Reforms
Vijay Gujar, a experienced boxing coach from Pune, was chosen as the new chairman of the Maharashtra Boxing Association.
He wants to make changes to help coaches and athletes, like telling coaches about competitions earlier, giving them better places to stay, and making sure referees are fair.
He also wants to send good coaches to big matches and help athletes with their travel plans.
Gujar has been working with boxers for a long time and has some good ideas to make boxing better in Maharashtra.
Vijay Gujar, a boxing coach from Pune, was unanimously elected as chairman of the Maharashtra Boxing Association.
He plans to improve state championship planning, provide better facilities for coaches and athletes, and enhance officiating standards.
Gujar also aims to send qualified coaches to national tournaments and ensure confirmed travel reservations for athletes.
He has 22 years of coaching experience and previously served as joint secretary and secretary of the Coaching Commission.
Gujar's election and plans were discussed at the first executive committee meeting held on November 17 in Mumbai.
- Who
- Vijay Gujar, a boxing coach from Pune
- What
- was elected as chairman of the Maharashtra Boxing Association and outlined reforms
- When
- at the first executive committee meeting held on November 17 in Mumbai
- Where
- in Mumbai
- Why
- to improve the boxing association and help coaches and athletes
- Experience
- 22 years of coaching experience
- Previous Roles
- Secretary of Pune City Boxing Association, joint secretary and secretary of the Coaching Commission
- Awards
- Two trainees received Chhatrapati State Sports Award, several others entered government services
- Planned Reforms
- Improved planning of state championships, better facilities for coaches and athletes, fair officiating, qualified coaches for national tournaments, confirmed travel reservations for athletes