Chaos Strikes Boxing Nationals: Prolonged Delays Mar Championship Start

The opening day of the Boxing National Championships was marked by chaos, as logistical hiccups delayed the event by over four hours. Eventually, only six women’s bouts took place, while men began competing at 6:30 pm. Issues included missing payments to vendors and lack of sponsors.

The onset of the Boxing National Championships was chaotic, with events delayed due to "logistical" issues. Scheduled for a 2pm start, technical problems pushed the opening to 6:30 pm, leaving athletes in confusion as rings remained unassembled.

Only one of the three planned rings was initially completed by late afternoon, only for it to require reassembly. As men began competing, women pugilists lingered with no word until 8pm.

Delayed payments to vendors and absence of sponsorships compounded issues, leaving competitors like world champion Meenakshi Hooda waiting for hours, affecting preparation and recovery.

(With inputs from agencies.)