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Ajay Singh Steps Down as BFI Interim Chair Ahead of August 21 Elections

Fairuz Mohammed has been appointed to lead the panel with World Boxing observers confirmed as the federation readies its first polls since February.

BFI elections will be held on Aug 21 in Delhi-NCR, a circular from the interim committee stated. (BFI)
Photo: IANS
Representational image. (HT)

Overview

  • The BFI AGM and elections for the 2025–29 executive are formally set for August 21 at 11:00 am in Delhi-NCR.
  • Ajay Singh resigned as interim chair on August 1 to pursue a final term under the National Sports Development Code.
  • World Boxing appointed Fairuz Mohammed as the new interim chair to ensure continuity until a newly elected executive takes office.
  • Boris van der Vorst and acting Secretary General Mike McAtee will observe the elections as part of World Boxing’s oversight mandate.
  • Member associations have until 5 pm on August 4 to nominate two Electoral College representatives while legal challenges to Anurag Thakur’s eligibility remain unresolved.