New Delhi: Boxing India hinted that Sarita Devi may get some sort of punishment from AIBA but said that it was hoping for her to escape a long-term ban from the international federation so that she can compete in 2016 Olympics.
The AIBA is yet to take a final call on the quantum of Sarita’s punishment. “AIBA has been very firm on violation of rules from the very beginning and it takes serious view of disciplinary code violations. So, if you break rules, some actions will be taken against you,” BI Secretary General Jay Kowli said.
“Our endeavour has been to soften AIBA and urge for a liberal view taking into account the circumstances and human side of the emotional outburst of Sarita so that her long term career is not affected,” he said. It is learnt that BI’s effort now would be to take action against Sarita’s husband Thoiba Singh and “private” coach Lenin Meitei as a “collateral” damage to save Sarita. Both Thoiba and Lenin have been served show cause notices by BI. Sources said that strong view will be taken of the shoutings and ruckus created by Sarita’s husband and coach, saying that these kind of actions were uncalled for.
