BFI Denies Anurag Thakur's Electoral College Nomination
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Synopsis
The Boxing Federation of India has denied Anurag Thakur's nomination for the electoral college due to his ineligibility to represent the Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association as per BFI regulations. The decision reflects ongoing issues within Indian boxing governance.
Key Takeaways
- BFI denies Anurag Thakur's electoral nomination.
- Ineligibility based on BFI regulations.
- Other nominations also rejected for similar reasons.
- Ongoing administrative turmoil in Indian boxing.
- Upcoming elections critical for sport's governance.
New Delhi, March 12 (NationPress) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has officially denied the nomination of former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for the electoral college in the forthcoming elections scheduled for March 28. This denial stems from his ineligibility to represent the Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) in accordance with BFI regulations.
Thakur's nomination, which was submitted by the state body alongside HPBA Vice President Rajesh Bhandari, was excluded after a detailed review. The BFI concluded a finalized electoral college of 60 members and did not include Thakur due to his failure to meet the necessary criteria.
According to the BFI's statement, “Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur (Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association) – The State Unit had sent the name, however, he is found ineligible for violating the Boxing Federation of India notice dated 07.03.2025 and the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011.”
The notice issued on March 7 by the BFI to all affiliated state associations clearly specified that only genuine and duly elected members, as recognized during the election AGM of their respective state units affiliated with the BFI, could represent their states or union territories in the electoral college.
In addition to Thakur, the BFI also turned down the nominations of Larry Kharpran (Meghalaya) and Asish Kumar Saha (Tripura) for comparable reasons. Moreover, the federation stated that the nominations of Rohit Jainendra Jain and Neeraj Kant Bhatt, proposed by the Delhi State Boxing Association, will require clearance from the Returning Officer.
This decision emerges amid ongoing administrative challenges within Indian boxing. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had previously established a five-member Ad-hoc panel to manage the sport's daily operations after the BFI failed to conduct elections in a timely manner.
The approaching elections on March 28 are anticipated to significantly influence the future governance of boxing in the country.
