Marudhar Arts
Auction 33 27-28 Feb 2021
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Medal, Bombay Presidency, Amateur Boxing Federation Medal, Silver, Unawarded, Obv: B.P.A.B.F monogram within an oak wreath with entwined ribbon, Rev: legend "BOMBAY PRESIDENCY/AMATEUR/BOXING FEDERATION", packed in original mint red box, 44.08g, 50.88mm, about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
Note: The Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation, the first governing body for boxing in India, was founded in 1925. It was responsible for developing and popularizing the sport across the country, and it was due to the efforts of H.V. Pointon, its President (1944-48), that the Indian Amateur Federation was formed in February 1949. The First Indian National Amateur Boxing championship was held at the Brabourne Stadium in Bombay in 1950.
Note: The Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation, the first governing body for boxing in India, was founded in 1925. It was responsible for developing and popularizing the sport across the country, and it was due to the efforts of H.V. Pointon, its President (1944-48), that the Indian Amateur Federation was formed in February 1949. The First Indian National Amateur Boxing championship was held at the Brabourne Stadium in Bombay in 1950.