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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) unanimously granted full membership to the Boxing Federation of which country recently
A
Sri Lanka
B
Pakistan
C
Bangladesh
D
India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Post India’s independence from the British rule, the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was formed in 1949. The first-ever national boxing championships in India took place at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai in 1950.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is headquartered in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, India is a regular medal-holder at international tournaments including the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, and Olympics. Boxing has been rising in popularity in certain states, particularly in Haryana. The Bhiwani Boxing Club in Bhiwani, Haryana has produced medalists in various weight classes.

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