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BFI chief Ajay Singh appointed IBA vice-president

Last updated : Mar 30, 2023 19:03
SportzPower Team
Mar 29, 2023 19:03

LAUSANNE: The International Boxing Association has appointed Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh as an IBA vice-president. 

IBA's board of directors confirmed the appointment at its meeting convened on March 25 in New Delhi on the sidelines of the recently concluded IBA Women's World Boxing Championships. 

Singh is also chairman and managing director of SpiceJet and associate vice-president of the Indian Olympic Committee. 

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