Boxing Federation of India revamps selection process with knockout format
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 15:52 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The BFI announced changes to its assessment framework for selecting boxers for major tournaments. The new system replaces the round‑robin stage with knockout‑style sparring bouts, aiming to streamline talent identification. Officials say the format will raise competition standards.
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