A tripartite MoU amongst AIBA (International Boxing Association), BFI (Boxing Federation of India) and SAI (Sports Authority of India) to set up an International Boxing Academy at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi & Rajiv Gandhi Sports complex at Rohtak, Haryana was signed.
The motto of the academy will be to provide a single training method, through experienced coaches and with scientific support, which will cater identification and nurturing of young talent at both sub junior and junior levels.
It will also train elite athletes on a run up to their preparations for International competitions. The International Boxing Academy will have satellite academies and 8 regional centres will be further developed under the Academy.
The terms of MOU will be for 5 years with provision of renewal on mutual agreement.
Mohammad Ali Qamar was the first Indian to win the gold medal at 2002 Commonwealth Games in UK. However in year 2008 Vijender Singh secured a Bronze medal in Beijing Olympics. Thereafter India produced many boxers of International level like Mary Kom, Akhil Kumar, Jitender Kumar, A.L. Lakra, Dinesh Kumar, Pinki Jangra, Kavita Chahal, Sweety Bura, Shiva Thapa and L Devendro Singh.
