The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) was on Wednesday recognised as a national body by the Indian Olympic Association, which removed the terminated Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) as its affiliate after months of indecision. The BFI, already recognised by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the Sports Ministry, finally got the IOA's nod, which had IABF registered as the official body till now. "The Olympic Charter clearly says that the sporting federation must be recognised by the international body. Also read Indian Women grab four golds at World Youth Boxing ChampionshipThe IOA's decision is expected to end the IABF's attempts at reviving itself. The Sports Ministry had earlier barred IABF from using India as it was no longer a national federation.

Source: dna November 29, 2017 09:45 UTC