Boxing body to hear manipulation charges

New Delhi: The Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) formed a three-member disciplinary committee on Monday to look into the allegations of manipulation in the World Championship trials, levelled by three boxers who were not picked for the event.
IBF President Abhishek Matoria said the panel will issue showcause notices to the trio of Arjuna awardee Dinesh Kumar (91kg), national champion Dilbag Singh (69kg) and Praveen Kumar (+91kg) after a meeting here on Tuesday.
The panel comprises Federation’s vice-Presidents ID Nanavati and Mukharjee Nirwan and chairman of the IBF’s Ring Officials Commission Narottam Singh Rawat.
The IBF chief said the boxers will get a chance to present their case but should be prepared for action if their allegations are not proved.
“They will get their chance but action will be taken if the allegations are found untrue. But in case they apologise in writing and also explain who instigated them to make these allegations, the disciplinary committee will definitely take a view of that,” Matoria said.
“We are not looking to suspend them or destroy their careers but they also have to explain themselves. I have already said, either prove the allegations or accept that you were wrong or misguided by somebody,” he added.
The selection of the Indian team for the World Championships ran into a controversy when Dinesh, Dilbag and Praveen alleged that the coaches and the selection committee during the August 26-28 trials were compromised. (PTI)