New Delhi, Dec 10 (PTI) The elite men’s and women’s national boxing championships were on Wednesday rescheduled to January 4 to 10 at the Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida due to “pollution control
measures mandated by the Government.” The championships were earlier scheduled from December 31 to January 6.
“In light of the pollution control measures mandated by the Government and effective until 31st December 2025, the Championship will now be held from 4th January to 10th January 2026, at the same venue,” the Boxing Federation of India stated.
The Supreme Court had on November 19 asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-NCR to postpone open air sports competitions planned in November and December to “safer months” keeping in mind air pollution levels.
On November 19, the Delhi High Court had also asked the Directorate of Education to file a status report on a plea by a group of school students seeking a direction to ensure that tournaments and trials for outdoor sports are not scheduled in the capital during the peak pollution months of November to January.
On November 21, the Delhi government issued directions mandating that the NCR state governments and the Delhi administration take immediate steps to defer such events, considering the high levels of air pollution in the area.
Universities, colleges and sports associations recognised by national federations and the Union sports ministry were also asked to follow the order.
Units from across the country will compete across ten weight categories each for men and women, in full compliance with World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules. PTI APA ATK
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