Delhi High Court Seeks BFI Reply On Boxer's Plea Against Selection For Women's World Boxing Championships

The Delhi HC sought reply from BFI on a plea by National champion Arundhati Choudhary against not being considered for the upcoming Women's World Boxing Championship at Turkey, observing that if sportspersons feel disgruntled what are they going to do for the country.

The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought reply from Boxer Federation of India (BFI) on a plea by National champion Arundhati Choudhary against not being considered for the upcoming Women's World Boxing Championships at Turkey, observing that if sportspersons feel disgruntled what are they going to do for the country. The high court issued notice to the BFI and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on the petition by the 19-year-old boxer who said that Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain has been selected without a trial.

Justice Rekha Palli granted liberty to Choudhary, who is also the reigning youth world champion, to implead Borgohain in the matter, saying the court cannot examine the petitioner's contention or pass any order at the latter's back.

During the hearing, advocates Hrishikesh Baruah and Parth Goswami, appearing for the BFI, informed the court that Choudhary has already been registered for the event as a reserved boxer in the 70 kg category.

The counsel said there could be only one entry in each category and if she is aggrieved by the selection of Borgohain, she ought to have impleaded her as a party respondent.