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Boxers won't miss any more tournaments, assures BFI president Ajay Singh

Boxing Federation of India's chief Ajay Singh announced on Thursday that boxers would soon resume participation in tournaments, with national camps recommencing and a fresh coaching team to be revealed.

The Times of India

Boxing Federation of India postpones elections, says can't complete process within original timelines

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced on Wednesday the deferment of its elections, which were set for March 28, saying that it is "impossible to complete the process within originally planned timelines" after receiving directives from both the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Courts, instructing BFI to include previously…

The Times of India

Boxing Federation of India postpones elections, say can't complete process within original timelines

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Caught in BFI politics, women boxers defy diktat at Nationals

GREATER NOIDA: Imposing flexboard cutouts of Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen greet you at the entrance of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik sports complex. Inside, noisy action from the elite women’s boxing nationals resonates in the hall. But it is a very sparse tournament that is finally taking place after…

The Times of India

Boxing Federation of India elections ‘paused’ due to legal hurdles

NEW DELHI: Facing legal hurdles after disgruntled member state associations approached courts, the Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) forthcoming elections were on Friday “paused” by Returning Officer RK Gauba after incumbent Ajay Singhled governing body informed the RO that it is seeking urgent intervention against the “contradictory orders” issued by…

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Tom Cruise set to receive BFI Fellowship

Movie star Tom Cruise will be awarded the BFI Fellowship in May.

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Tom Cruise to receive BFI fellowship: ‘I’ve been making films in the UK for 40 years and have no plans to stop’

Speaking about the award, the American actor, one of the highest-grossing stars of all time, praised the UK’s ‘incredibly talented’ film industry and ‘stunning locations’

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Tom Cruise to be honoured with BFI fellowship

The US actor and producer follows in the footsteps of names including actress Tilda Swinton and director Sir Christopher Nolan.

Evening Standard

Delhi HC stays Boxing Federation of India's directive against Anurag Thakur faction

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) March 7 directive – signed by its president Ajay Singh – that only bonafide and duly-elected members of BFI’s affiliated units are authorised to represent their respective states in the forthcoming elections, scheduled on March…

The Times of India

Lovlina and other boxers from Assam being asked not to show up at senior Nationals, alleges boxing federation chief

NEW DELHI: Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) senior women’s national championship has run into trouble. Due to the squabbling between officials preceding the sports body’s elections, the country’s premier female pugilists have been compelled to endure the consequences.

The Times of India

Delhi HC stays boxing federation plea to remove non-elected members

The court has also issued notices to the Centre and the BFI, granting them four weeks to respond to the petition. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BFI president suspends secretary, treasurer on charges of corruption

NEW DELHI: As customarily witnessed during electoral times of national sports federations (NSFs), accusations of manipulation, misappropriation of funds and irregularities surface for electoral advantage – occasionally legitimate but predominantly motivated.

The Times of India

Boxing Federation of India elections: Ajay Singh faces challenge from three others for president's post

Ajay Singh, the current Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president and SpiceJet Airlines chairman, will face competition from secretary general Hemanta Kalita and vice president Rajesh Bhandari in the BFI elections scheduled for March 28. There is also a fourth candidate for the post of president in the form of…

The Times of India

BFI Flare 2025: The best films to see at London's longstanding LGBTQIA+ film festival

Queer horror shorts, poignant romances, must-see documentaries and uplifting tales of body positivity and community: the 39th edition of BFI Flare has it all

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High-stakes boxing federation elections may pit BJP's Anurag Thakur vs incumbent Ajay Singh

NEW DELHI: Of late, elections to national sports federations have garnered much attention. This time, in an interesting twist, the boxing body’s polls pit a seasoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) heavyweight against the incumbent, who too shares close ties with the ruling dispensation.

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Netflix just added one of the most impactful drama movies I've ever watched — and it's 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix just added "How to Have Sex," and this British drama is an unmissable movie. But be prepared for a very emotional watch.

The Times of India

'Boxers shouldn't suffer': Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain demand end to impasse

No roadmap since Paris Olympics has left them 'clueless'

Evening Standard

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond in joint venture deal

The move follows Amazon MGM acquiring the rights to distribute Bond movies in 2022

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BFI Future Film Festival 2025: Jury, nominees, and £15,000 in prizes announced for UK’s top filmmakers event

With Sony gear, exclusive mentorship, and global streaming, the festival has become the premier platform for young talent

Evening Standard

Wicked, Moana and Paddington help UK cinema admissions hit five-year high

Admissions were up 2% on 2023, according to data published by the British Film Institute.

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BBC and ITV slash big-budget TV spend as US streamers pour money into UK

Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky also among UK broadcasters making cuts as Netflix, Disney and Amazon pile on pressure

Evening Standard

Culture minister wants ‘massive production budget’ to remain part of BBC licence

The Government will consider funding options to support the broadcaster’s long-term future when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter.

The Times of India

BFI charts international success plans through 3x3

BENGALURU: The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) is betting big on the 3x3 format, which is also a part of top quadrennial events including the Olympics, to give a fillip to the sport in the country as it battles for more traction competing against the likes of badminton, football and…

The Times of India

BFI identifies reasons behind Olympic setback

NEW DELHI: Lack of fitness, inadequate defensive capabilities and psychological fragility have been identified as main factors that led to Indian pugilists' subpar performance at the Paris Olympics. This came up at the review meeting conducted by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) at its Gurugram headquarters.

The Times of India

How cloud over boxing's Olympic future made Nishant Dev turn pro

At 24, 71-kg boxer discards India ambition after Paris heartbreak

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