Boxing Federation of India In turmoil As Ajay Singh And Pramod Kumar 'Suspend' Each Other

New Delhi, October 14: The power struggle within the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) escalated dramatically on Wednesday, with president Ajay Singh and secretary general Pramod Kumar suspending each other amid allegations of constitutional violations, financial irregularities and governance failures.

The unprecedented standoff has exposed deep divisions within the national boxing body, with both officials questioning the other's authority and accusing each other of undermining the federation's administrative framework.

The dispute began when Singh suspended Kumar on Tuesday, citing alleged financial irregularities, non-cooperation with investigations, and misuse of authority. The suspension was described as an interim measure pending an inquiry and was not a final determination of the allegations.

Among the key concerns raised by Singh was a claim by Pinnacle Broadcast Productions seeking approximately Rs 1.5 crore for broadcasting services at the World Boxing Finals Cup held in Greater Noida in November 2025. Singh alleged that Kumar had previously represented that the company had committed Rs 2 crore towards sponsorship and broadcasting, an assurance Pinnacle subsequently denied making.

Singh also alleged that a work order bearing Kumar's signature had been issued without finance committee approval. Additionally, he cited Kumar's alleged failure to cooperate with an inquiry into the cancellation of the BFI Elite Men and Women Open Boxing Championship, scheduled to take place in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, from August 16 to 23.

Kumar, however, responded with a counter-order on Wednesday, suspending Singh pending the outcome of a no-confidence motion scheduled for October 28. He claimed to have the support of a majority of affiliated state units for the move.

Accusing Singh of treating the federation as his "fiefdom", Kumar alleged that the president had continued exercising executive control despite receiving a cease-and-desist notice on October 8. He also raised concerns over alleged unauthorised policy decisions, constitutional amendments and threats against state associations.

Kumar further accused Singh of disregarding Delhi High Court directions concerning election circulars, governance parameters and tenure limits.

With both officials asserting their authority and challenging each other's actions, the October 28 Special General Meeting has emerged as a crucial flashpoint in the dispute. The outcome could prove significant for the federation's leadership and governance, as Indian boxing's administrative crisis deepens.