Overview
- The championships, slated for a 2 pm start in Greater Noida, began around 6:30 pm after rings and lighting were not ready.
- Only one ring was assembled by mid-afternoon and a snapped steel cable during setup added to the holdup, with two rings operational by the evening.
- The Boxing Federation of India attributed the disruption to logistical issues and later said operations were resolved with a revised timetable.
- Multiple outlets reported unpaid-vendor problems and venue access overnight as factors, with sources saying work proceeded only after payment.
- A large share of women’s bouts were pushed back, with reports citing 32 rescheduled, as athletes and coaches also raised concerns over warm-ups, meals, and team accommodations.