BFI Suspends Secretary General Pramod Kumar Immediately
The Boxing Federation of India has suspended Secretary General Pramod Kumar with immediate effect under the BFI Constitution.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has taken a major disciplinary step by suspending Pramod Kumar from his position as Secretary General, effective immediately. The decision, announced via the federation's official social media channels, marks a significant administrative shift within the governing body of Indian boxing.
Constitutional Grounds for Suspension
According to an official statement released by the BFI, the suspension was enacted under the specific authority granted by the federation's internal regulations. The order was issued by the current president-led administration, citing Clauses 24(xvi) and 24(xxxvi) of the BFI Constitution as the legal basis for removing Kumar from his office.
The sudden administrative action comes at a time when Indian boxing is riding a wave of unprecedented international success on the global stage.
A Golden Era for Indian Boxing
The suspension arrives amidst a historic period for the sport in India, following the nation's most successful performance at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. During this campaign, Indian boxers secured a total of six medals, including three gold titles and three bronze medals.
Key Highlights from the Asian Games Campaign:
- Gold Medalists: Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, and Ankush Panghal.
- Bronze Medalists: Kapil Pokhariya, Narender Berwal, and Priya Ghanghas.
The gold medal haul was highlighted by standout performances that have reshaped India's standing in international boxing. Lovlina Borgohain, the Olympic bronze medallist, secured her gold in the women's 75kg final with a dominant 5-0 victory over China's Ziyi Bao. This win made her only the second Indian woman, after the legendary Mary Kom, to clinch an Asian Games boxing gold.
In the women's 65kg category, Parveen Hooda delivered one of the most significant upsets of the games, defeating Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist and former world champion Chen Nien-Chin of Chinese Taipei with a narrow 3-2 victory.
The men's dominance was cemented by Ankush Panghal, who secured gold in the 80kg division after a 4-0 split-decision win over South Korea's Kim Min-seong, completing a spectacular sweep for the Indian contingent.