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	Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />		Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />

	== ~~References~~ ==		==Background==
	{{~~reflist~~}}		The IBF comprises about {{formatnum:6000}} registered Indian boxers and it maintains records of their personal and professional details which includes their achievements, medals won and championships participated. Registration to the IBF and possessing an identity card are mandatory for each boxer for participating in any championship organized by it.

			The Indian Boxing Federation records are fully digitized. Its website is updated on a daily basis. The facility for online display of the live score of each championship conducted by it is available on its website, which is also availed by all of its affiliated state federations, boards, and units. Its website also provides information about the affiliated state federations, all registered male and female boxers and officials, coaches, and its training centers.

			In November 2011 Indian Boxing Federation offered Arash Hashemi of Las Vegas, an Iranian descent and a former member of the 1996 United States of America Boxing Federation to coach the Olympic team, Hashemi rejected the tempting offer saying, "I am an Iranian/American and love my country and people. Hashemi feared they might face an Iranian or an American opponent in major tournaments. Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu, the national coach for about two decades has decided to hang his boots after the [[2012 Summer Olympics\|London Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news\| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Boxing-coach-Sandhu-to-retire-after-London-Olympics/articleshow/14800368.cms\| title= Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics\| date= 10 July 2012}}</ref>

	==External links==		==External links==
	* [https://boxingfederation.in/ Boxing Federation of India – Official Website]		* [https://boxingfederation.in/ Boxing Federation of India – Official Website]

			== References ==
			{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India\|B]]		[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India\|B]]

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	==History==		==History==
	~~{{Unreferenced section\|date=August 2021}}~~
	In 1925, the first governing body for boxing in India, Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation was formed in Mumbai.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Venkat \|first=Rahul \|date=2023-03-31 \|title=History of boxing in India: From a staggered start to a global powerhouse \|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/indian-boxing-history-olympics-asian-games-commonwealth-games \|website=www.olympics.com}}</ref> Mostly due to the efforts of H.V.Pointon, the President of the Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation (1944–48), Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was founded on 25 February 1949.<ref name=":0" /> Major F.G.Baker became the first secretary at the inaugural meeting at the Governor's Pavilion of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Bombay (Mumbai) became the headquarters of the body. The first national championships were held at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in Mumbai in March 1950.		In 1925, the first governing body for boxing in India, Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation was formed in Mumbai.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Venkat \|first=Rahul \|date=2023-03-31 \|title=History of boxing in India: From a staggered start to a global powerhouse \|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/indian-boxing-history-olympics-asian-games-commonwealth-games \|website=www.olympics.com}}</ref> Mostly due to the efforts of H.V.Pointon, the President of the Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation (1944–48), Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was founded on 25 February 1949.<ref name=":0" /> Major F.G.Baker became the first secretary at the inaugural meeting at the Governor's Pavilion of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Bombay (Mumbai) became the headquarters of the body. The first national championships were held at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in Mumbai in March 1950.

	Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />		Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />

	~~==Background==~~
	The IBF comprises about {{formatnum:6000}} registered Indian boxers and it maintains records of their personal and professional details which includes their achievements, medals won and championships participated. Registration to the IBF and possessing an identity card are mandatory for each boxer for participating in any championship organized by it.

	The Indian Boxing Federation records are fully digitized. Its website is updated on a daily basis. The facility for online display of the live score of each championship conducted by it is available on its website, which is also availed by all of its affiliated state federations, boards, and units. Its website also provides information about the affiliated state federations, all registered male and female boxers and officials, coaches, and its training centers.

	In November 2011 Indian Boxing Federation offered Arash Hashemi of Las Vegas, an Iranian descent and a former member of the 1996 United States of America Boxing Federation to coach the Olympic team, Hashemi rejected the tempting offer saying, "I am an Iranian/American and love my country and people. Hashemi feared they might face an Iranian or an American opponent in major tournaments. Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu, the national coach for about two decades has decided to hang his boots after the [[2012 Summer Olympics\|London Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news\| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Boxing-coach-Sandhu-to-retire-after-London-Olympics/articleshow/14800368.cms\| title= Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics\| date= 10 July 2012}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* ~~{{Official website}}~~		* [https://boxingfederation.in/ Boxing Federation of India – Official Website]

	~~{{Sports governing bodies~~ in ~~India}}~~
	~~{{National Members of World~~ Boxing}}
	~~{{National members~~ of ~~the International Boxing Association}}~~

	[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India\|B]]		[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India\|B]]
	[[Category:National members of the Asian Boxing Confederation]]		[[Category:National members of the Asian Boxing Confederation]]
	[[Category:Boxing in India]]		[[Category:Boxing in India]]
	[[Category:1949 ~~establishments in India~~]]		[[Category:Indian organisations established in 1949]]
	[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1949]]		[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1949]]
	[[Category:National members of World Boxing]]		[[Category:National members of World Boxing]]

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	{{Infobox sport governing body		{{Infobox sport governing body
	\|name = The Boxing Federation of India		\|name = The Boxing Federation of India
	\|abbrev = BFI		\|abbrev = BFI
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	'''~~The~~ Boxing Federation of India''' ~~({{lang-hi\|बॉक्सिंग फेडरेशन ऑफ़ इंडिया}})<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Boxing Federation of~~ India~~\|url=https://boxingfederation~~.~~in/\|access-date=27 May 2022\|website=BoI}}</ref>~~<ref name="bfi" >{{Cite web\|title=Delhi High Court upholds Boxing Federation of India as only recognised national body for boxing\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/delhi-high-court-upholds-boxing-federation-of-india-as-only-recognised-national-body-for-boxing\|date=29 May 2019\|access-date=27 May 2022\|website=The Free Press Journal}}</ref> is ~~the [[India]]n national governing body for amateur boxing for Olympic and is the India's~~ member ~~organization~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~International Amateur~~ Boxing ~~Association~~]] ~~([[International~~ Boxing ~~Association (amateur)~~\|~~AIBA]])~~. It is headquartered in [[~~New Delhi~~]].		'''Boxing Federation of India''' is the official national governing body for amateur boxing in India.<ref name="bfi" >{{Cite web\|title=Delhi High Court upholds Boxing Federation of India as only recognised national body for boxing\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/delhi-high-court-upholds-boxing-federation-of-india-as-only-recognised-national-body-for-boxing\|date=29 May 2019\|access-date=27 May 2022\|website=The Free Press Journal}}</ref> It is a member of [[World Boxing]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Boxing Federation of India agrees to join World Boxing\|url=https://worldboxing.org/boxing-federation-of-india-agrees-to-join-world-boxing\|website=World Boxing\|access-date=28 June 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628231423/https://worldboxing.org/boxing-federation-of-india-agrees-to-join-world-boxing\|archive-date=28 June 2024\|language=en-gb\|date=31 May 2024}}</ref> BFI is headquartered in [[Gurugram, Haryana]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Office Bearers of BFIBoxing Federation of India \|url=https://boxingfederation.in/office-bearers-of-bfi/ \|access-date=2024-07-11 \|language=en}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	{{Unreferenced section\|date=August 2021}}		{{Unreferenced section\|date=August 2021}}
	In 1925, the first governing body for boxing in India, Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation was formed in Mumbai.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Venkat \|first=Rahul \|date=2023-03-31 \|title=History of boxing in India: From a staggered start to a global powerhouse \|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/indian-boxing-history-olympics-asian-games-commonwealth-games \|website=www.olympics.com}}</ref> Mostly due to the efforts of H.V.Pointon, the President of the Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation (1944–48), Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was founded on February ~~25,~~ 1949.<ref name=":0" /> Major F.G.Baker became the first secretary at the inaugural meeting at the Governor's Pavilion of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Bombay (Mumbai) became the headquarters of the body. The first national championships were held at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in Mumbai in March 1950.		In 1925, the first governing body for boxing in India, Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation was formed in Mumbai.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Venkat \|first=Rahul \|date=2023-03-31 \|title=History of boxing in India: From a staggered start to a global powerhouse \|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/indian-boxing-history-olympics-asian-games-commonwealth-games \|website=www.olympics.com}}</ref> Mostly due to the efforts of H.V.Pointon, the President of the Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation (1944–48), Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was founded on 25 February 1949.<ref name=":0" /> Major F.G.Baker became the first secretary at the inaugural meeting at the Governor's Pavilion of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Bombay (Mumbai) became the headquarters of the body. The first national championships were held at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in Mumbai in March 1950.

	Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />		Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />

	==~~Overview & Championships~~==		==Background==
	The IBF comprises about 6000 registered Indian boxers and it maintains records of their personal and professional details which includes their achievements, medals won and championships participated. Registration to the IBF and possessing an identity card are mandatory for each boxer for participating in any championship organized by it.		The IBF comprises about {{formatnum:6000}} registered Indian boxers and it maintains records of their personal and professional details which includes their achievements, medals won and championships participated. Registration to the IBF and possessing an identity card are mandatory for each boxer for participating in any championship organized by it.

	The Indian Boxing Federation records are fully digitized. Its website is updated on a daily basis. The facility for online display of the live score of each championship conducted by it is available on its website, which is also availed by all of its affiliated state federations, boards, and units. Its website also provides information about the affiliated state federations, all registered male and female boxers and officials, coaches, and its training centers.		The Indian Boxing Federation records are fully digitized. Its website is updated on a daily basis. The facility for online display of the live score of each championship conducted by it is available on its website, which is also availed by all of its affiliated state federations, boards, and units. Its website also provides information about the affiliated state federations, all registered male and female boxers and officials, coaches, and its training centers.
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* ~~[https://boxingfederation.in Boxing Federation of India official site]~~		* {{Official website}}

	{{Sports governing bodies in India}}		{{Sports governing bodies in India}}
			{{National Members of World Boxing}}
	{{National members of the International Boxing Association}}		{{National members of the International Boxing Association}}

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			\|name = The Boxing Federation of India
			\|abbrev = BFI
			\|logo = BFILOGO.jpg
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			\|sport = [[Boxing]]
			}}
	'''The Boxing Federation of India''' ({{lang-hi\|बॉक्सिंग फेडरेशन ऑफ़ इंडिया}})<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Boxing Federation of India\|url=https://boxingfederation.in/\|access-date=27 May 2022\|website=BoI}}</ref><ref name="bfi" >{{Cite web\|title=Delhi High Court upholds Boxing Federation of India as only recognised national body for boxing\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/delhi-high-court-upholds-boxing-federation-of-india-as-only-recognised-national-body-for-boxing\|date=29 May 2019\|access-date=27 May 2022\|website=The Free Press Journal}}</ref> is the [[India]]n national governing body for amateur boxing for Olympic and is the India's member organization of the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] ([[International Boxing Association (amateur)\|AIBA]]). It is headquartered in [[New Delhi]].		'''The Boxing Federation of India''' ({{lang-hi\|बॉक्सिंग फेडरेशन ऑफ़ इंडिया}})<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Boxing Federation of India\|url=https://boxingfederation.in/\|access-date=27 May 2022\|website=BoI}}</ref><ref name="bfi" >{{Cite web\|title=Delhi High Court upholds Boxing Federation of India as only recognised national body for boxing\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/delhi-high-court-upholds-boxing-federation-of-india-as-only-recognised-national-body-for-boxing\|date=29 May 2019\|access-date=27 May 2022\|website=The Free Press Journal}}</ref> is the [[India]]n national governing body for amateur boxing for Olympic and is the India's member organization of the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] ([[International Boxing Association (amateur)\|AIBA]]). It is headquartered in [[New Delhi]].

	==History==		==History==
	{{Unreferenced section\|date=August 2021}}		{{Unreferenced section\|date=August 2021}}
	In 1925, the first governing body for boxing in India, Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation was formed in Mumbai. Mostly due to the efforts of H.V.Pointon, the President of the Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation (1944–48), Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was founded on February 25, 1949. Major F.G.Baker became the first secretary at the inaugural meeting at the Governor's Pavilion of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Bombay (Mumbai) became the headquarters of the body. The first ~~National Championships~~ were held at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in Mumbai in March 1950.		In 1925, the first governing body for boxing in India, Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation was formed in Mumbai.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Venkat \|first=Rahul \|date=2023-03-31 \|title=History of boxing in India: From a staggered start to a global powerhouse \|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/indian-boxing-history-olympics-asian-games-commonwealth-games \|website=www.olympics.com}}</ref> Mostly due to the efforts of H.V.Pointon, the President of the Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation (1944–48), Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was founded on February 25, 1949.<ref name=":0" /> Major F.G.Baker became the first secretary at the inaugural meeting at the Governor's Pavilion of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Bombay (Mumbai) became the headquarters of the body. The first national championships were held at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in Mumbai in March 1950.

	Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />		Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />

	==Overview & Championships==		==Overview & Championships==
	The IBF comprises about 6000 registered Indian boxers and it maintains records of their personal and professional details which includes their achievements, medals won and championships participated. Registration to the IBF and possessing an identity card is mandatory for each boxer for participating in any championship organized by it.		The IBF comprises about 6000 registered Indian boxers and it maintains records of their personal and professional details which includes their achievements, medals won and championships participated. Registration to the IBF and possessing an identity card are mandatory for each boxer for participating in any championship organized by it.

	The Indian Boxing Federation records are fully digitized. Its website is updated on a daily basis. ~~Facility~~ for online display of the live score of each championship conducted by it is available in its website, which is also availed by all of its affiliated state federations, boards and units. Its website also provides information about the affiliated state federations, all registered male and female boxers and officials, coaches and its training centers.		The Indian Boxing Federation records are fully digitized. Its website is updated on a daily basis. The facility for online display of the live score of each championship conducted by it is available on its website, which is also availed by all of its affiliated state federations, boards, and units. Its website also provides information about the affiliated state federations, all registered male and female boxers and officials, coaches, and its training centers.

	In November 2011 Indian Boxing Federation offered Arash Hashemi of Las Vegas, an Iranian descent and a former member of 1996 United States of America Boxing Federation to coach the Olympic team, Hashemi rejected the tempting offer saying, "I am an Iranian/American and love my country and people. Hashemi feared they might face Iranian or an American ~~opponents~~ in major tournaments.		In November 2011 Indian Boxing Federation offered Arash Hashemi of Las Vegas, an Iranian descent and a former member of the 1996 United States of America Boxing Federation to coach the Olympic team, Hashemi rejected the tempting offer saying, "I am an Iranian/American and love my country and people. Hashemi feared they might face an Iranian or an American opponent in major tournaments. Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu, the national coach for about two decades has decided to hang his boots after the [[2012 Summer Olympics\|London Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news\| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Boxing-coach-Sandhu-to-retire-after-London-Olympics/articleshow/14800368.cms\| title= Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics\| date= 10 July 2012}}</ref>
	Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu, national coach for about two decades has decided to hang his boots after the London Olympics.<ref>{{cite news\| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Boxing-coach-Sandhu-to-retire-after-London-Olympics/articleshow/14800368.cms\| title= Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics\| date= 10 July 2012}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:~~Amateur boxing organizations~~]]		[[Category:National members of the Asian Boxing Confederation]]
	[[Category:Boxing in India]]		[[Category:Boxing in India]]
	[[Category:1949 establishments in India]]		[[Category:1949 establishments in India]]
	[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1949]]		[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1949]]
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{{short description|Indian Boxing Federation}}
{{more footnotes|date=March 2011}}
'''The Boxing Federation of India''' ({{lang-hi|बॉक्सिंग फेडरेशन ऑफ़ इंडिया}})<ref>{{Cite web|title=Boxing Federation of India|url=https://boxingfederation.in/|access-date=27 May 2022|website=BoI}}</ref><ref name="bfi" >{{Cite web|title=Delhi High Court upholds Boxing Federation of India as only recognised national body for boxing|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/delhi-high-court-upholds-boxing-federation-of-india-as-only-recognised-national-body-for-boxing|date=29 May 2019|access-date=27 May 2022|website=The Free Press Journal}}</ref> is the [[India]]n national governing body for amateur boxing for Olympic and is the India's member organization of the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] ([[International Boxing Association (amateur)|AIBA]]). It is headquartered in [[New Delhi]].

==History==
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2021}}
In 1925, the first governing body for boxing in India, Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation was formed in Mumbai. Mostly due to the efforts of H.V.Pointon, the President of the Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation (1944–48), Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was founded on February 25, 1949. Major F.G.Baker became the first secretary at the inaugural meeting at the Governor's Pavilion of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Bombay (Mumbai) became the headquarters of the body. The first National Championships were held at the [[Brabourne Stadium]] in Mumbai in March 1950.

Indian Boxing Federation was also known as Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and was suspended by the [[International Amateur Boxing Association]] in 2014,<ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/boxing/item/200357-after-olympic-shame-now-indian-boxing-body-suspended Indian Boxing Federation suspended by International body, Sports Ministry asks for re-election]</ref> following which BFI was recognised as the recognised body.<ref name="bfi" />

==Overview & Championships==
The IBF comprises about 6000 registered Indian boxers and it maintains records of their personal and professional details which includes their achievements, medals won and championships participated. Registration to the IBF and possessing an identity card is mandatory for each boxer for participating in any championship organized by it.

The Indian Boxing Federation records are fully digitized. Its website is updated on a daily basis. Facility for online display of the live score of each championship conducted by it is available in its website, which is also availed by all of its affiliated state federations, boards and units. Its website also provides information about the affiliated state federations, all registered male and female boxers and officials, coaches and its training centers.

In November 2011 Indian Boxing Federation offered Arash Hashemi of Las Vegas, an Iranian descent and a former member of 1996 United States of America Boxing Federation to coach the Olympic team, Hashemi rejected the tempting offer saying, "I am an Iranian/American and love my country and people. Hashemi feared they might face Iranian or an American opponents in major tournaments.
Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu, national coach for about two decades has decided to hang his boots after the London Olympics.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Boxing-coach-Sandhu-to-retire-after-London-Olympics/articleshow/14800368.cms| title= Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics| date= 10 July 2012}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://boxingfederation.in Boxing Federation of India official site]

{{Sports governing bodies in India}}
{{National members of the International Boxing Association}}

[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India|B]]
[[Category:Amateur boxing organizations]]
[[Category:Boxing in India]]
[[Category:1949 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1949]]
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