Apart from the BPABF, the Bengal Amateur Boxing Federation (BABF) has also played a major role in the early years of the IABF and has produced some of the famous boxers during that period. The IABF started its journey on a slow pace and there were only eight state organisations affiliated to IABF during the first two years of its inception. The members were the likes of Mumbai, Chennai C.P & Berar, Gujarat, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad, Madhya Pradesh, railways and airways. In its 59 years' journey so far, the IABF has done some great jobs for the well being of boxing in India. In a country like India there is no dearth of talent. The only thing one has to keep in mind is the fact that the process of selection must be done in a careful manner. Selection of raw talent and proving them with required opportunity to showcase their talent is essential part of this organization and it has been doing it effectively since its inception. The IABF has been organising the senior national championships on a regular basis for the past 55 years and it has also organised 42 Junior and 22 Sub-Junior championships so far. Apart from that, the IABF has also participated in several International tournaments and won many International laurels including Asia's Best Boxer award- Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya awards and two Padmashree Awards. The IABF is now in charge of all activities regarding the game of Boxing in India at the moment. |