Thursday, December 12

Tag: BFI

BFI News: HPD Dunne Resigns, Foreign Coach Likely Axed After Olympic Qualifier Debacle
Boxing, Sports

BFI News: HPD Dunne Resigns, Foreign Coach Likely Axed After Olympic Qualifier Debacle

Indian boxing is facing a major crisis after a dismal performance in the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifiers held in Italy. With just four months remaining until the Paris Olympics, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is scrambling to find solutions and secure Olympic berths for its boxers. Coaching Turmoil at BFI High Performance Director Resigns: Bernard Dunne, the Irish former professional boxer appointed as India's High Performance Director in October 2022, has tendered his resignation. This move comes amidst widespread criticism of the team's performance and Dunne's coaching methods. Foreign Coach Likely to be Axed: The BFI is expected to show Dmitry Dmitruk, the foreign coach appointed in February 2022, the exit door. The federation is looking towards Indian coaches...