India, Nov. 3 -- A three-member World Boxing (WB) vetting panel has rendered Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh "ineligible" to contest the election for the WB executive board. The BFI faction opposing Singh called the development "serious" and demanded an explanation from BFI.

The WB elections for some important positions, including the post of vice-presidents (2) and executive board members (2) will be held during its Congress in Panama on Nov 20.

The WB vetting panel in its report on September 18 said, "Mr Ajay Singh had not fully disclosed sufficient particulars or material facts concerning all investigations and legal processes."

The panel gave Singh an opportunity to respond to its queries but was not satisfied.

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