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The sports ministry has taken decisive action against the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) due to repeated election delays, withholding funds previously allocated for national camps and domestic championships. Instead, the ministry is directly funding the training of boxers at NIS Patiala, ensuring their needs are met amidst the BFI's internal conflicts.

The AIFF has offered Jamshedpur FC coach Khalid Jamil the opportunity to lead the under-23 team for the upcoming Asian Games and AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. Jamil, recognized as AIFF Coach of the Year, is considering the offer, which would allow him to manage both club and country.

Mixed Martial Arts will debut at the 2026 Asian Games. India's athletes need government and sponsor support. Currently, there are no awards or government funding for training. India lacks a recognized federation to govern MMA. Ritu Phogat and Puja Tomar highlight the financial struggles. They emphasize the need for training centers and coaches.

Indian shooting mourns the loss of Sunny Thomas, hailed as the 'Godfather of Indian shooting' by prominent figures like Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Gagan Narang, and Samaresh Jung. Thomas, celebrated for his deep understanding of the sport and his ability to connect with young shooters, played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of many top athletes.

India's compound archers, including Asian Games champions Abhishek Verma and Parneet Kaur, have been inducted into the TOPS core group as compound archery joins the 2028 Olympics. This landmark decision follows India's impressive performance at the Archery World Cup in Florida, where Jyothi Vennam secured three gold medals and the men's team also clinched gold.

Anju Bobby George and Robert celebrated their silver jubilee wedding anniversary as their protege, Shaili Singh, broke Anju's 23-year-old meet record in the women's long jump with a leap of 6.64m. Anju, delighted, presented the gold medal to Shaili and expressed confidence in her ability to break the national record.

IM Vijayan, the celebrated Indian footballer, is set to retire from Kerala Police, marking the end of a unique relationship. Recruited at 17 due to his exceptional talent, Vijayan rose from constable to Assistant Commandant, even with stints at top clubs like Mohun Bagan. His prolific scoring helped Kerala Police win Federation Cup titles.

Gurindervir Singh aims to break the 10-second barrier at the National Federation Senior Athletics Championships in Kochi, buoyed by his recent national record of 10.20 seconds. He and Amlan Borgohain are consistently training below 10.2 seconds, increasing his confidence.