Ajay Singh Elected as BFI President for Third Consecutive Term Amid Delayed Elections and Legal Disputes.
Appointment
Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of SpiceJet, has been recently re-elected as the President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for the third consecutive term. His re-election strengthens continuity in BFI’s leadership and comes at a critical time when Indian boxing is preparing for upcoming global tournaments.
- Ajay Singh’s re-election took place in August 2025, during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Boxing Federation of India held in New Delhi. The elections were conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, ensuring transparency and compliance with the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011.
- This marks Singh’s third tenure since he first assumed charge in 2016, followed by his re-election in 2020. Under his leadership, the BFI has expanded its international presence, including India hosting the AIBA (International Boxing Association) Women’s World Boxing Championship in 2018 and the IBA (International Boxing Association) Men’s World Championships bid process in 2023.
- The re-election is seen as significant because Singh has played a vital role in enhancing India’s boxing infrastructure. He has facilitated the development of High-Performance Centres, improved grassroots training, and initiated international exposure tours for boxers in association with the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Main Point :- (i) Senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, along with representatives of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), attended the AGM
(ii) The BFI also announced plans to strengthen women’s boxing and introduce advanced analytics and sports science methods to improve athlete performance in line with Olympic preparations.
(iii) Ajay Singh highlighted that the immediate focus of his next term will be on the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He reiterated his commitment to securing more medals for India and expanding partnerships with global boxing federations, thereby positioning India as a rising power in world boxing.
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