Boxing News: Should be no favouritism & nepotism in selection, says Nikhat Zareen

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to former junior world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen after her tweet demanding a trial bout against MC Mary Kom for selection of India's squad for next 2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualifiers. Kiren Rijiju reiterated the point that the Sports Ministry is not entitled to intervene in selection matters of any national federation, as it is considered a violation of the Olympic Charter. The sports minister also said that he will convey the Nikhat Zareen's message to the Boxing Federation of India.