BFI disciplinary committee to hear Vikas on May 20

The Boxing Federation of India's three-member disciplinary committee will seek Vikas Krishan's explanation for forfeiting his Asian Championships semi-final

bout, on May 20.

The three-member committee, headed by veteran BFI official Asit Banerjee, and comprising vice-President Rajesh Bhandari and Nirwan Mukherjee (Uttarakhand Boxing Association chief), will conduct the hearing in the capital.

"The BFI has decided to make Mr Banerjee the Chairman of the committee, Mr Bhandari is the convener and Mr Mukherjee is the third member," BFI Secretary General

Jay Kowli said.

Vikas had given a walkover in his middleweight (75kg) semifinal bout against Korea's Lee Dongyun, the reasons for which are still not

officially known.

"Vikas will be given a patient hearing. He will be provided a fair chance to present his case and explain the reasons. I have personally assured him of a fair hearing," Kowli said.