PBF to hold two Boxing events this year
Two boxing event are to be held this year under the supervision of Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) from which one would be a National level event while the other will be of International level.
Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is all set to hold National Boxing Championship this year in March in which pugilists from all its affiliated units will take part in the event.
"Boxers of all weight categories will get a chance to showcase their skills in the event and rise to prominence at the national level," PBF Secretary, Nasir Tung said.
"The championship will also provide us a chance to closely observe the skills of our pugilists and then select them for international assignments," he added.
He also said that after the conclusion of the championship the federation would announce rankings of national pugilists in all weight categories and this ranking will be announced on the basis of their performance in the event.
He ensured that the federation is also planning to hold a Boxing League on the international level by the end of ongoing year on Olympic pattern with an aim to strengthen pugilism in the country.
That league will take place either in Islamabad or Lahore in accordance with International Boxing Association (AIBA) rules.
Six to eight teams would participate in the league, adding the boxers from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Iran are also likely to be seen in action along with Pakistan's top pugilists.
"We are in touch with these three nations. They are taking deep interest in the league and willing to send their boxers," Tung said.
