RBE No. 05/2017: Sportspersons – Boxing Federation

No.2016/E(Sports)/4(3)/9/Boxing, dated 24.01.2017

Sub: Recognition of Boxing Federation of India – regarding.
Ref: Board’s letter No.2012/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications, dated 22.03.2013 (RBE No. 25/2013).

1. Vide Board’s letter under reference dated 22.03.2013 (RBE No. 25/2013) it was, inter alia decided to derecognize Indian Amateur Boxing Federation of India w.e.f. 07.12.2012 since this Federation did not have the necessary recognition of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports vide their letter and order No.9-27/2016-SP-1, dated 28.10.2016 has recognized Boxing Federation of India led by Shri Ajay Singh as President as the National Sports Federation (NSF) for promotion of boxing in the country w.e.f. 28.10.2016.
3. In line with the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Railway Sports Promotional Board, for the game of Boxing, accords its recognition to the Boxing Federation of India. Participation and medal winning performance in the events organized by the above Federation after 28.10.2016 may be considered for recruitment, incentives and all other establishment related issues, as per Board’s extant policy instructions.

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