Vision
A stronger India in boxing. A greater India on the world stage.
About
About BDFI Professional Boxing Commission
Boxing Development Federation of India (BDFI) — Building Champions, Developing Boxing.
The Federation
Who we are
The Boxing Development Federation of India (BDFI) is dedicated to developing boxing talent, promoting championships, and creating opportunities for athletes across India through transparent governance and athlete-first systems.
Mission
To build professional pathways, protect athlete welfare, and deliver internationally respected boxing competitions.
Objectives
What we deliver
- 01 Develop boxers across age and weight categories
- 02 Strengthen clubs and state units
- 03 Maintain fair rankings and licensing
- 04 Host national and professional events
- 05 Promote grassroots boxing and develop young talent across India
Leadership
Office Bearers
President, Boxing Development Federation of India (BDFI)
Mrs Shikha
Graduate, Social Worker and passionate advocate for the development and welfare of young boxers.
General Secretary I International Boxing Coach I International Medalist, BDFI
Mr. Sandeep Malik
International Boxing Coach, International Medalist and experienced boxing administrator with 15+ years of coaching and athlete-development experience.
ROC, Boxing Development Federation of India
Mr. Rakesh Bhardwaj
Regulatory oversight and championship integrity across BDFI programmes.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), BDFI
Mr. Arjun Chopra
Executive leadership for BDFI operations and strategy and professional boxing development.
Chief Advisor – Leadership & Advocacy, BDFI
Mr. Rohit Mehra
A senior management professional with over 33 years of experience in leadership, business development, operations, strategic planning and relationship management. As Chief Advisor – Leadership & Advocacy at BDFI, he focuses on athlete development, mentoring, stakeholder engagement and building a stronger and sustainable boxing ecosystem.
Athlete Welfare, Safeguarding & Inclusion Advisor I BDFI
Ms. Tanu Rajput
Ms. Tanu Rajput is a Special Education and Rehabilitation Professional with expertise in Psychology, counselling, inclusion and community-based support. At the BDFI Professional Boxing Commission, she contributes to athlete welfare, safeguarding, inclusion and the development of a safe and supportive sporting environment.
Chairman, BDFI Medical Commission
Dr. Vinita Manchanda (PT)
Distinguished physiotherapy professional with 15 years of clinical and academic experience in physiotherapy and orthopaedics.
Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Dr. Amit Sharma
Dr. Amit Sharma is a distinguished academician and forensic medicine specialist with extensive experience in medical education, forensic medicine, toxicology, research and medico-legal practice. He currently serves as Professor & Head at Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida.
Dietician & Nutrition Professional
Gul Bahisht
Gul Bahisht is a nutrition and dietetics professional with training in Holistic Science in Nutrition & Dietetics and experience in diet counselling, personalized meal planning and client progress monitoring.
Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist & Manual Therapy Specialist
Dr. Anuj Sharma (P.T.)
Dr. Anuj Sharma is an experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with 19+ years of clinical experience in physiotherapy, rehabilitation and advanced manual therapy. He is the Founder of Arogya Physiotherapy & Advanced Manual Therapy Clinic, Dilshad Garden.