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Pakistan Football Federation Congress Approves Constitutional Amendments, Clears Path For FIFA Suspension Lift

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Congress has approved amendments to its constitution, a move that could potentially lead to the lifting of the suspension imposed by the world governing body, FIFA. A senior PFF official, Saqib Baloch, confirmed that Congress members reached a consensus on Thursday to implement these constitutional changes. "The process has been completed and minutes of the meeting will be sent to the world body which has said the suspension on Pakistan football will be lifted only when amendments are made," he said.

Indian Boxers Must Get More Foreign Exposure To Secure Medals At 2028 Olympics: Vijender Singh

Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh has advocated for increased foreign exposure for Indian boxers to increase their chances of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In addition, he called for new and fair elections in the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). Since the Paris Olympics, boxing has been relatively quiet. In October and November of last year, youth boxers (both men and women) competed at the U19 World Boxing Championships in the USA. The men's national championships took place in early January in Bareilly (UP), while the women's competition, originally scheduled for February 21-28 in Lucknow, has been postponed.

Vijender Singh Calls For Greater Foreign Exposure To Boost India's Boxing Hopes In Los Angeles 28

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has called for greater international exposure for Indian boxers to boost their 2028 Los Angles Games medal hopes while also urging fresh and fair elections in the BFI to strengthen its governance. Indian boxers have been absent from international competitions since the Paris Olympics, and the women's national championships have faced multiple postponements. Meanwhile, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections have also been delayed.

IOC president Bach to resign as member after end of term

BERLIN : International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will resign as member of the Olympic body after handing over to his presidential successor in June, the IOC said on Wednesday.

Woodland receives PGA Tour Courage Award after return from brain surgery

Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland has been named the recipient of the PGA Tour Courage Award on Wednesday for his return to full-time competition on the U.S.-based circuit following brain surgery in 2023.

Indian Boxers Must Get More Foreign Exposure To Secure Medals At 2028 Olympics: Vijender Singh

Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh has advocated for increased foreign exposure for Indian boxers to increase their chances of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In addition, he called for new and fair elections in the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). Since the Paris Olympics, boxing has been relatively quiet. In October and November of last year, youth boxers (both men and women) competed at the U19 World Boxing Championships in the USA. The men's national championships took place in early January in Bareilly (UP), while the women's competition, originally scheduled for February 21-28 in Lucknow, has been postponed.

Vijender Singh Calls For Greater Foreign Exposure To Boost India's Boxing Hopes In Los Angeles 28

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has called for greater international exposure for Indian boxers to boost their 2028 Los Angles Games medal hopes while also urging fresh and fair elections in the BFI to strengthen its governance. Indian boxers have been absent from international competitions since the Paris Olympics, and the women's national championships have faced multiple postponements. Meanwhile, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections have also been delayed.

IOA Forms Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Boxing Affairs; BFI Calls Decision "Illegal"

After the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to oversee the boxing affairs in the country due to ongoing "administrative instability" in the federation, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) strongly condemned the IOA's decision and called it "illegal." The elections of the BFI were set to be conducted on February 2, however, the elections have not been held. On Monday, the IOA announced its decision to establish an ad hoc committee to oversee the "affairs of the Indian Boxing Federation and ensure the smooth functioning of its activities until the conduct of free and fair elections."

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Pakistan Football Federation Congress Approves Constitutional Amendments, Clears Path For FIFA Suspension Lift

Indian Boxers Must Get More Foreign Exposure To Secure Medals At 2028 Olympics: Vijender Singh

Vijender Singh Calls For Greater Foreign Exposure To Boost India's Boxing Hopes In Los Angeles 28

IOC president Bach to resign as member after end of term

Woodland receives PGA Tour Courage Award after return from brain surgery

Indian Boxers Must Get More Foreign Exposure To Secure Medals At 2028 Olympics: Vijender Singh

Vijender Singh Calls For Greater Foreign Exposure To Boost India's Boxing Hopes In Los Angeles 28

IOA Forms Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Boxing Affairs; BFI Calls Decision "Illegal"