Archive · 5 Aug 2025
BFI Revokes Kalita Suspension, Unites Before Elections
The head of India's boxing federation, Ajay Singh, has ended Hemanta Kumar Kalita's suspension right before the elections.
There was a misunderstanding between them which led to Kalita's suspension due to financial issues.
Now they are working together again.
Kalita can't run for president but still wants to help boxing grow.
The suspension was lifted so they can work together, and also, the Nagaland boxing unit's ban has been lifted.
BFI President Ajay Singh revoked Hemanta Kumar Kalita's suspension.
Decision made before the August 21 BFI elections.
Singh cited a 'misunderstanding' as the cause of the rift.
Kalita was previously suspended due to 'financial irregularities'.
Kalita is committed to supporting boxing's growth.
- Who
- Ajay Singh and Hemanta Kumar Kalita.
- What
- The suspension of Hemanta Kumar Kalita was revoked by BFI President Ajay Singh.
- When
- Announced before the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections on August 21.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to a 'misunderstanding' and a desire for unity before the elections.
- Organization
- Boxing Federation of India (BFI)
- President
- Ajay Singh
- Secretary General (Formerly)
- Hemanta Kumar Kalita
- Election Date
- August 21
- Suspension Reason
- Financial irregularities
- Kalita's Current Role
- Supporting boxing growth
- Nagaland Unit
- Ban lifted
Sources
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‘Misunderstanding’ cleared, Kalita’s suspension revoked days before BFI elections