Boxing News: BFI allows cto return to amateur fold

The Boxing Federation of India has decided to allow professional boxers to compete in amateur tournaments sanctioned by it, bringing itself in sync with the stand taken by the International Boxing Association. AIBA has decided to allow professional boxers to compete in amateur events, including the Olympics. BFI secretary general Jay Kowli said in a circular issued to the affiliated units that the decision, taken by the BFI executive committee recently, will be applicable with immediate effect and all boxers who have boxed professionally in the past can seek relief under this note. The latest move opens the doors for boxers, who are plying their trade in the pro circuit to compete in the amateur events here even at the departmental level. India's most prominent crossover to the pro side has been Vijender Singh, who is currently competing in the US circuit. However, he is unlikely to return to the amateur events despite the concessions now.