New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Boxer Anjani Teli (52kg) was on Sunday cleared by the International Boxing Association (IBA) to continue representing Nepal at the ongoing Women’s World Championships here.

The IBA had launched an investigation after allegations that Teli was ineligible to compete for Nepal.

It was alleged that the flyweight boxer, who was born in New Delhi, might be holding two passports.

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in an official statement said Teli participated by the name of ‘Hemlata Gupta’ in the 2021 National Championships and provided an Aadhaar card as her proof of identity.

However, the world body has cleared the boxer.

“New Delhi-born boxer Anjani Teli has never acquired an Indian passport, nor competed internationally representing India. Hence, it doesn’t violate any articles of the IBA Technical and Competition Rules in this particular case,” the IBA said in statement.

“Eight years ago she received Nepali citizenship, as her parents are originally from the country, therefore, she is fully eligible to represent Nepal at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi,” it added.

Teli was born in Delhi to Nepali parents, who moved to India in the 1990s. She did her schooling form the national capital and also won the State Championship which opened the doors for her to play in the 2021 National Championships.

But when she didn’t get an opportunity in India, she decided to represent Nepal.

On changing her name, her brother Rajesh Teli clarified to

Source: PTI News