Pakistan, April 30 -- The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is taking measures to accelerate the growth of women's boxing, nurture new talent, and prepare female boxers for success at the international level.

PBF President Lt Col (R) Muhammad Nasir Ijaz Tung in a statement said the federation, with the backing of the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), and other stakeholders, would launch further initiatives to provide quality training, better facilities, and greater global exposure to women boxers. He said women's boxing in Pakistan formally began in 2018 with the first-ever National Women's Boxing Championship in Lahore, laying the foundation for the structured development of the sport. The momentum continued in 2022 with...