We are delighted to have REC as a major stakeholder in our mission to develop Indian boxing and take the game to newer heights. REC’s commitment to nation-building is their core value, and this is no different from BFI’s vision and goal of transforming India into a global boxing powerhouse, said Debojo Maharshi, BFI Vice President and Head of Marketing.
Through this collaboration, REC will also assist in the organization of international camps for national boxers of all ages, as well as contribute to grassroots development by empowering state-level training academies and coaches to shape the future of Indian boxing.
The support agreement also includes accelerating grassroot progress by nurturing young boxers and providing scholarships to individual talents identified through national championships across all age groups.
This partnership will bolster our efforts in identifying fresh talents and taking the game to the furthest corner of the country in a much more deep-rooted manner. Our goal is also to see if India can host more international camps and invite foreign teams, similar to the upcoming camp before the World Championships, which will help boxers not only acclimate but also get crucial sparring before the tournament, he added.
Indian boxing has risen dramatically in recent years, winning 140 medals at the world’s top tournaments. India has also recently risen to third place in the world boxing rankings.
Indian boxing receives a boost with a three-year agreement ahead of the 2023 World Boxing Championships.
By tirupatinews
