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Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF)

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Indian Boxing League

VISION OF BOXING

To make Indian amateur boxing more accessible, structured, and transparent.

TOURNAMENT OBJECTIVE

To make Indian amateur boxing more accessible, structured, and transparent.

BENEFIT TO BOXERS

To make Indian amateur boxing more accessible, structured, and transparent.

Turning Vision Into Reality

VISION OF PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

SHRI NARENDRA MODI

“There are no losers in sport, only winners and learners in sport". "The language of sport is universal, the spirit of sport is universal. Sport is only to express itself; sport empowers humanity and gives an opportunity for expansion.
Records may be broken by anyone in the whole world, but it is welcomed by the entire world. Sport is one family and one future.”

Developing a robust sports ecosystem in India.
Promoting sports as a means of national development and unity.
Encouraging participation and excellence in sports at all levels.
Creating world-class infrastructure and facilities for athletes.
Fostering a culture of sports in the country.

Turning Vision Into Reality

VISION OF PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

SHRI NARENDRA MODI

Developing a robust sports ecosystem in India.
Promoting sports as a means of national development and unity.
Encouraging participation and excellence in sports at all levels.
Creating world-class infrastructure and facilities for athletes.
Fostering a culture of sports in the country.

IABF JOURNEY

Journey Before Destination

(1949 - 1975)

FOUNDATION ERA (1949 - 1975)

Established a national governing body for amateur boxing in India; set up organizational structure;
started national championships as regular fixtures.
First National Championships were held in March 1950 at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
Key Achievement: Created first organized boxing structure in India

(1975 - 2000)

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT (1975 - 2000)

• AIBA Affiliation: International recognition achieved
Infrastructure Development
» 55 Senior National Championships
» 42 Junior Championships
» 22 Sub-Junior Championships
• Coaching Excellence: Arjuna, Dhronacharya, Padmashree awardees
• Talent Pipeline: Systematic development across states
• Foundation: Built base for future Olympic champions

GOLDEN ERA

GOLDEN ERA - OLYMPIC BREAKTHROUGH

• India Emerges as Boxing Powerhouse
• 2008: Vijender Singh - India's First Olympic Boxing Medal (Bronze)
• 2012: Mary Kom – 1st Indian Woman Boxing Olympic Medal (Bronze)
• 2020: Lovlina Borgohain - Continued Olympic Medal Tradition (Bronze)
• World Championships: Mary Kom's 6 World titles (2002-2018)
• International Recognition: India emerges as boxing powerhouse
• Legacy: 3 consecutive Olympic medals established India's boxing credentials

IBL CONCEPT

POWERING THE RISE OF INDIAN BOXING

Indian Boxing League (IBL) is an initiative by the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) to revolutionize the sport through a professional, franchise-based league that blends competition, entertainment, and talent development.

"Punching beyond limits,
shaping champions across Country”

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Founded on February 25, 1949
Served as the primary governing body for amateur boxing in India for decades.
IABF organized national boxing championships across various age categories.
Collaborating with various stakeholders for the overall growth of Sports in India.
Creating job opportunities for athletes, coaches after their professional careers.
The significance of the League is that it can have the path to the Olympic Games 2028.
Indian boxers participated in major international events under the IABF's administration.