<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">India is all set to host the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi from today, March 15. The biggest boxing event will kickstart today at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. </span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is hosting the prestigious tournament from the 15th to the 26th of March. The Championship is taking place in India for the third time after 2006 and 2018, the most for any country in the history of the championship. The International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev while addressing the media during a press conference yesterday said that India has become the capital of women's boxing and now we are witnessing historical moments together. He added that generally, 250 to 260 boxers compete in such championships but this year it's a huge championship.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">This year, the 13th edition of the tournament will witness the participation of more than 350 boxers from around 74 countries. The Indian team of 12 boxers for the event includes 2020 Tokyo Bronze medallist, Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and the current world champion in the 50kg category, Nikhat Zareen. A Prize pool of Rs 20 crore has been announced by the BFI. Gold medallists will receive prizes from pools of Rs 10 crore, while silver and bronze medallists will receive prizes from pools of Rs 5 crore. </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">BFI President  Ajay Singh while addressing the media said that India hosting the championship for the third time is testimony to the fact that India is a real power in boxing and is indeed the capital of women's boxing in the world. Honourable Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur will attend the opening ceremony today along with IBA President Umar Kremlev and BFI President Ajay Singh. Brand ambassadors of the event six-time world champion, MC Mary Kom, and Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar will also be present as a guest. </span></p>