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Boxing Federation Faction Seeks Singh's Removal, Meets Sports Minister
A dissident group within the Boxing Federation of India claiming support from 27 state units has escalated its campaign to remove President Ajay Singh, meeting with Union Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse to press its case.
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The faction within the Boxing Federation of India met with Sports Minister Raksha Khadse on Wednesday as part of efforts to dislodge Ajay Singh from the presidency. The group claims to represent a majority coalition, asserting backing from 27 of the country's state boxing units.
The meeting underscores growing internal divisions at the federation, with the dissident faction mobilizing support across state organizations to strengthen its position. The delegation's approach of engaging with the Union sports ministry signals the group's determination to pursue institutional channels in its removal campaign.
The Boxing Federation of India has faced periodic governance disputes in recent years. The outcome of this factional dispute could have significant implications for the administration of the sport and the federation's oversight of national boxing programs and athlete development.
No immediate statement was available regarding the minister's response to the delegation's representations. The federation's internal governance structure and any formal mechanisms for leadership changes remain unclear from current developments.