Ajay Singh faces a no‑confidence motion after 28 of 35 state units sign the petition. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is set to hold a Special General Meeting on Oct 24 to decide the fate of its president.
The motion lists accusations of unilateral decisions, unauthorised amendments, intimidation, financial irregularities and administrative overreach. Kumar, the secretary‑general, has already issued a cease‑and‑desist notice to executive director Col. Arun Malik, demanding he stop acting on Singh’s behalf in areas that fall under the secretary‑general’s remit.
Singh fired back, insisting the federation’s focus must remain on preparing boxers for the Los Angeles Olympics. He vowed, "We will take the strongest possible action against any attempt to disrupt their preparation or hinder the progress of Indian boxing."
The crux of the dispute lies in the constitution: the current version on BFI’s website allows an SGM to be called by the president or by two‑thirds of the Executive Committee, while an older, government‑approved constitution would let the secretary‑general call it with a written requisition from the president or 15 members. Singh argues the older version is obsolete and that the current constitution is the operative one.
The outcome of the Oct 24 meeting will determine whether Singh remains at the helm and whether the federation can maintain focus on its Olympic agenda. The next test will be the federation’s performance at the upcoming Asian Games and how it translates into Olympic readiness.