India, Jan. 10 -- The Elite National Boxing Championships here draws to a close but there was no end to the misery of the boxers. On a freezing winter night, several teams reported that they have been asked to vacate their rooms and shift to another accommodation at the Gautam Buddha University, venue of the tournament. Some coaches and team managers told HT that the hostels and lodges where they were originally put up refused to extend their stay as the organisers had not paid rent.

"It is a very unpleasant situation. We are moving with our luggage in the middle of the night. Is this the way to organise a National Championships," said a state team coach.

Another team manager said they have left the official accommodation and rented ano...