India is gearing up to host the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships for the third time in history, and excitement is building for the event.
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India is gearing up to host the IBA Women’s World Championships for the third time in history and excitement is building for the event. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) recently unveiled the title sponsor for the tournament, Mahindra Automotive. The organization also announced legendary boxer MC Mary Kom and Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar as brand ambassadors. The Women’s Boxing Championships is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 26 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi.
The BFI showed their delight at the sponsorship deal with Mahindra Automotive and the involvement of Mary Kom and Farhan Akhtar. The Women’s Boxing Championships will showcase several top-notch female boxers from around the world. A total of 350 boxers from 74 countries have registered to participate. Eight Olympic medalists will be among the competitors fighting for the title. The tournament will offer a massive prize pool of ₹20 crores. The prize pool of ₹20 crores is also a significant incentive for the boxers, with ₹10 crores being the pool for gold medalists. Boxers who end up as the runners-up in their Women’s Boxing Championships and those who win the bronze medals will receive their prizes from pools of ₹5 crores respectively.
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Mary Kom, a bronze medalist at the London Olympics, is the most accomplished boxer in the history of the Women’s World Boxing Championships. She has claimed the title six times, along with a silver and bronze medal. The biopic about Mary Kom’s journey in 2014 put boxing on the big screen and encouraged women across India to take up the sport. As a brand ambassador for the Women’s World Boxing Championships, Mary Kom showed her excitement and pride in hosting the event for the third time in India’s history, underlining the nation’s strength as a sporting nation in the presence of a global audience.
Farhan Akhtar, a passionate sports lover, is also renowned for his prime roles in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Toofaan. As a brand ambassador for the Women’s Boxing Championships, Farhan will interact with the boxers and spread the excitement of the tournament through his social media handles. He also showed his excitement and enthusiam to be a part of such a prestigious event. He hopes that viewers will be inspired by the women from around the world participating in the tournament.
The involvement of Mary Kom and Farhan Akhtar as brand ambassadors will surely encourage the women’s boxers in significant ways. The BFI is doing a tremendous job by supporting women in the field of boxing. The Women’s Boxing Championships will help promote the sport across the country. The event will also showcase India’s potential as a host for big global tournaments. Additionally, it will enhance the prestige of the Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023.
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