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Following a medal-less performance at the Paris Olympics, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced the search for a new foreign coach to lead the national team. The BFI is looking for a highly experienced coach with a proven track record of success at the highest levels of boxing. While the current coach, Dmitry Dmitruk, will remain in his position until the end of his contract, the BFI is seeking a long-term solution to improve the team’s performance in upcoming international competitions.

India’s boxing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics fell short of expectations, raising concerns about the current training methods and selection process. While the BFI provided ample support, including foreign coaches and training camps, the team’s lackluster results highlight the need for a thorough review and course correction. The article examines the individual performances and analyzes the factors that contributed to the team’s underwhelming showing.

Algerian Olympic champions, including boxing star Imane Khelif, teenage gymnastics gold medalist Kaylia Nemour, and men’s 800m bronze medalist Djamel Sedjati, were greeted with cheers and celebration upon their return to Algiers. Khelif’s victory, in particular, has resonated deeply with Algerian women, who view her triumph as a testament to their strength and resilience on the global stage.

The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will feature a revamped sporting lineup with the addition of cricket, squash, flag football, lacrosse, baseball, and softball. Boxing and breaking, which were included in the recent Paris Games, face an uncertain future due to financial and administrative concerns.

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who became the first woman from her country to win Olympic gold in boxing, has filed a legal complaint against online harassment following scrutiny over her gender. Khelif was subjected to intense online criticism after her victory, with some questioning her eligibility due to the presence of XY chromosomes. Despite the controversy, Khelif successfully defended her title, defeating the world champion in the final.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made it clear that boxing’s inclusion at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics depends on national boxing federations joining World Boxing, a newly formed organization. The IOC stripped the International Boxing Association (IBA) of recognition last year due to governance and financial issues and is urging national federations to create a new global body to ensure boxing’s future in the Olympics.

Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the center of a gender eligibility controversy at the Paris Olympics, won the women’s featherweight gold medal. She maintained her focus on the sport, ignoring social media and controversy surrounding her participation. Lin, along with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, were disqualified from the World Championships due to a sex chromosome test but were allowed to compete in Paris under the IOC’s eligibility rules.

Uzbekistan’s Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev claimed gold in the men’s welterweight boxing final at the Paris Olympics, defeating Mexico’s Marco Verde by unanimous decision. This victory adds to Uzbekistan’s boxing success at the Games, with Hasanboy Dusmatov winning gold earlier in the week. Muydinkhujaev’s impressive performance showcased his superior boxing skills throughout the match, securing a comfortable lead heading into the final round.

Cindy Ngamba, a refugee boxer from Cameroon, secured the first ever medal for the Refugee Olympic Team by winning bronze in the women’s 75kg boxing category at the Paris Olympics. Ngamba, who sought refuge in Britain at age 11, lost a closely contested semifinal match to Panama’s Atheyna Bylon. Despite the loss, Ngamba’s achievement marks a significant moment for the Refugee Olympic Team, which aims to represent forcibly displaced individuals worldwide.

Oleksandr Khyzhniak secured Ukraine’s third gold medal at the Paris Games, triumphing in the men’s 80kg boxing final. The Ukrainian boxer, who claimed silver at the Tokyo Olympics, defeated Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Oralbay in a split points decision. This victory comes on the heels of Ukraine’s gold medal wins in the women’s high jump and women’s sabre team fencing competitions.