AIBA Women's World Boxing Set to be Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
3 years, 2 months ago

AIBA Women's World Boxing Set to be Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

News 18  

The decision to postpone the championships could be announced anytime this week. “It is highly likely that the world championship would be postponed as many countries have expressed reservations about travelling to Turkey because of the COVID cases there,” an AIBA spokesperson told PTI in a telephonic conversation. India was to be represented by the reigning national champions in all weight categories except for 70kg division in which Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been given direct selection. For the first time ever, the AIBA announced a prize money fund of USD 2.4 million for medal winners across 12 weight categories. The world body had also announced that AIBA Extraordinary Congress would be held during the championships, and major reforms of the organisation will be announced.

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World Women’s Boxing Championships: Ready to throw some punches
1 year, 9 months ago

World Women’s Boxing Championships: Ready to throw some punches

The Hindu  

There has been a lot of unwanted attention on the World Women’s Boxing Championships to be held in New Delhi from March 15 to 26. It’s driven, firstly, by the boycott by several prominent countries after permission had been granted to Russian and Belarusian boxers to compete under their national flags; secondly, by the International Boxing Association’s tussle with the …

India to host women's World Boxing Championship next year: BFI
2 years, 2 months ago

India to host women's World Boxing Championship next year: BFI

The Hindu  

India will host the women's world boxing championships in 2023 in New Delhi, two years after the country was stripped of the hosting rights of men's event for not paying the requisite fee to the global governing body. "We have got the hosting rights of women's world championship and are looking to host the event around the end of March …

India to host women’s World Boxing Championships next year - BFI
2 years, 2 months ago

India to host women’s World Boxing Championships next year - BFI

The Hindu  

The gold medallists will be awarded $100,000 in the next Women’s World Boxing championship to be staged here in the Capital next year. The reigning World Champion Nikhat Zareen was also present and said that she was “super excited” about the chance to defend her title at home. A tournament of this stature helps empower women in India, giving them …

India to Host Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 in New Delhi: BFI
2 years, 2 months ago

India to Host Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 in New Delhi: BFI

News 18  

India will host the women’s world boxing championships in 2023 in New Delhi, two years after the country was stripped of the hosting rights of men’s event for not paying the requisite fee to the global governing body. India has never conducted the men’s world championship but it will be the third time that the elite women’s competition will be …

With World Championships Postponed Till March 2022; Trials 'All But Certain' for Female Boxers
3 years, 1 month ago

With World Championships Postponed Till March 2022; Trials 'All But Certain' for Female Boxers

News 18  

With the International Boxing Association postponing the women’s world championship in Istanbul till March 2022, the Indian federation will, in all likelihood, hold trials to pick the team that was to comprise national champions and Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain earlier. “The national camp is set to be delayed a little bit because of this development and now trials across weight …

Women's world boxing championship postponed as AIBA says 'COVID-19 situation too difficult'
3 years, 1 month ago

Women's world boxing championship postponed as AIBA says 'COVID-19 situation too difficult'

Firstpost  

The Women’s World Championships were tentatively planned from 4 to 18 December in Istanbul. Next month’s women’s world boxing championship in Istanbul was on Wednesday postponed till March 2022 by the sport’s governing body AIBA, which said the “COVID-19 situation is too difficult at present” and it cannot take the risk to proceed with the event. The event’s postponement was …

National Women's Boxing Championships: Emergence of new talent
3 years, 2 months ago

National Women's Boxing Championships: Emergence of new talent

The Hindu  

In the absence of Olympic medallists, Lovlina Borgohain and M. C. Mary Kom, the National women’s championships at the St. Joseph’s International School in Hisar witnessed the emergence of several talented boxers who might go on to become the future stars of Indian boxing. READ: AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic If boxing manages …

AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19

Firstpost  

The decision to postpone the championships could be announced anytime this week. The tournament was tentatively planned from 4-18 December in Istanbul New Delhi: The women’s world boxing championship scheduled next month in Turkey could be postponed because of the high COVID-19 case load being registered in the country, a spokesperson of the International Boxing Association told PTI on Tuesday. …

AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
3 years, 2 months ago

AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

The women's world boxing championship scheduled next month in Turkey is all set to be postponed due to the high number of COVID-19 cases being registered in the country, a spokesperson of the International Boxing Association told PTI on Tuesday. "It is highly likely that the world championship would be postponed as many countries have expressed reservations about travelling to …

AIBA uses AI technology to vet judges and refs at Belgrade worlds
3 years, 2 months ago

AIBA uses AI technology to vet judges and refs at Belgrade worlds

The Hindu  

Boxing's governing AIBA claimed a win against corruption and bout manipulation on Friday after using military-approved artificial intelligence to screen judges and referees at the world championships in Belgrade. Richard McLaren, whose AIBA-commissioned independent investigation exposed bout manipulation at the 2016 Rio Olympics, said the technology was used in military, diplomatic and insurance sectors and analysed the "cognitive functions of …

IOC blames AIBA over Serbia's refusal to let in Kosovo boxers
3 years, 2 months ago

IOC blames AIBA over Serbia's refusal to let in Kosovo boxers

The Hindu  

Serbia's refusal to allow boxers from Kosovo into the country for the men's world championships was due to international federation AIBA's lack of due diligence in awarding the tournament to Belgrade, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday. "It appears that AIBA has not applied the necessary due diligence before allocating this tournament to Belgrade, despite the fact that the …

Men's Boxing World C'ships: New-look Indian squad eyes strong show
3 years, 2 months ago

Men's Boxing World C'ships: New-look Indian squad eyes strong show

The Hindu  

With a largely fresh-faced squad, the Indian men's boxing team would be in for a challenging time at the AIBA world championships starting here on Monday, up against a top-notch field but nonetheless hopeful of equalling or bettering the two medals secured in the previous edition. READ: World youth medallist Anamika causes upset in National women's boxing championships Of these, …

AIBA introduces belts, white gloves for men's world championships
3 years, 2 months ago

AIBA introduces belts, white gloves for men's world championships

The Hindu  

The International Boxing Association has decided to introduce commemorative belts and white gloves, instead of the traditional red and blue, during the upcoming men's world championships in Belgrade, calling the move a symbol of "fresh start"in the controversy-marred sport. READ: Mary Kom to skip National Women's Boxing Championships "The difference between corners will remain in the colours of the uniform, …

World Boxing Championship: Shiva Thapa, Deepak Kumar and Sanjeet among the 600 boxers set to compete
3 years, 3 months ago

World Boxing Championship: Shiva Thapa, Deepak Kumar and Sanjeet among the 600 boxers set to compete

The Hindu  

More than 600 boxers from 105 countries are set to fight it out in the men's world championships to be held in Belgrade, Serbia where gold-winners will walk away with prize money of USD 100,000. The tournament gets underway from October 24, and India will be represented by a full-strength squad featuring Asian medal winners such as Shiva Thapa, Deepak …

Istanbul to host women's boxing world championships, event to offer same prize money as men
3 years, 3 months ago

Istanbul to host women's boxing world championships, event to offer same prize money as men

The Hindu  

The women's boxing world championships will be held in Istanbul in early December and will offer a total prize money of $2.6 million, same amount as marked for the men's event, as the sport's global governing body seeks to achieve gender equality. The announcement came after an agreement was signed between the sport's apex body and the Turkish Boxing Federation …

Women's boxing world championships at Istanbul in early December
3 years, 3 months ago

Women's boxing world championships at Istanbul in early December

India TV News  

The women's world boxing championships will take place in the city of Istanbul, Turkey in early December, the sports global governing body announced on Saturday. "I am glad to announce that the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships will be held here in Istanbul. I would like to thank all Turkish authorities as President of the country, Prime Minister, Minister of …

AIBA World Boxing Championships to allow spectators
3 years, 3 months ago

AIBA World Boxing Championships to allow spectators

The Hindu  

Spectators will be allowed at next month's men's world boxing championships in Serbia, the International Boxing Association announced on Monday, making it the first major event in the sport to welcome back fans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. RELATED| "Spectators are allowed at the 2021 AIBA men's World Boxing Championships at Stark Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. AIBA president …

AIBA considers equal prize money for men and women with elections planned next year
3 years, 3 months ago

AIBA considers equal prize money for men and women with elections planned next year

The Hindu  

The International Boxing Association on Wednesday announced that it would hold elections for its Board of Directors in 2022. The announcement came after the International Olympic Committee "restated its deepest concerns" on boxing's place in the 2024 Paris Olympics, citing "unresolved" issues with the AIBA's governance structure, financial situation and the scoring system. "Meeting online, the AIBA Board of Directors …

Once-amateur boxing world championships to offer prize money
3 years, 3 months ago

Once-amateur boxing world championships to offer prize money

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The boundary between amateur and professional boxing blurred further Thursday with the International Boxing Association offering prize money of up to $100,000 for the first time at the historically amateur men’s world championships. AIBA did not immediately respond to a question from The Associated Press about whether it plans to have prize money at the women’s world …

Olympic women’s boxing is bigger, deeper, better in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympic women’s boxing is bigger, deeper, better in Tokyo

Associated Press  

TOKYO — About 15 minutes after Nesthy Petecio clinched the Philippines’ first-ever medal in Olympic women’s boxing, Irma Testa laughed with joy when she achieved the same history for Italy. Professional boxing has 17 weight classes for men and usually 10 for women, but boxers who don’t weigh close to the broader limits set by the Olympic sport — eight …

Amit, Vikas in Indian men's squad for Asian Boxing Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Amit, Vikas in Indian men's squad for Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Most of India's Olympic-bound male boxers, including world silver-medallist and defending champion Amit Panghal, made the cut for the Asian Championships in Dubai, for which the country's contingent will leave on May 21 after having got the requisite clearance to travel. READ: Lovlina Borgohain benefits from Pune boxing camp The women's team, which was announced last month, is headlined by …

Boxing world championship for men to be held in Oct-Nov in Belgrade
3 years, 7 months ago

Boxing world championship for men to be held in Oct-Nov in Belgrade

The Hindu  

The world championship of boxing for men will be held from October 26 to November 6 in Belgrade, Serbia, the International Boxing Association announced on Tuesday. "The tournament will be held from 26 October – 6 November 2021," the AIBA announced. READ | "The AIBA men's World Boxing Championships will show our determination to provide a platform for boxers all …

New International Boxing Association Chief Kremlev Eyes Six-month Reform Programme
4 years ago

New International Boxing Association Chief Kremlev Eyes Six-month Reform Programme

News 18  

Umar Kremlev, the new president of the International Boxing Association, plans to implement reforms over the next six months that could help restore its status with the International Olympic Committee, he told Reuters in an interview. “I have planned that it would take around six or seven months to implement the reforms,” said Kremlev, who also serves as secretary general …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: AIBA should have its suspension lifted before Games take place in 2021, says official
4 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: AIBA should have its suspension lifted before Games take place in 2021, says official

Firstpost  

Amateur boxing’s international governing body should be able to complete its reforms and have its suspension lifted before the Tokyo Games are held in 2021, a Russian boxing official who also holds a position at AIBA said on Wednesday. Moscow: Amateur boxing’s international governing body should be able to complete its reforms and have its suspension lifted before the Tokyo …

Coronavirus impact: AIBA postpones annual Congress in Budapest
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus impact: AIBA postpones annual Congress in Budapest

The Hindu  

The International Boxing Association on Wednesday postponed its annual Congress in Budapest by three months to June, citing the novel coronavirus outbreak across the world. “Extraordinary AIBA Congress, scheduled in Budapest on March, is postponed for a three-month period because of Coronavirus outbreak. “AIBA National Federations are invited to attend an Extraordinary AIBA Congress on June 20th, 2020 in Budapest, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Jordan to hold boxing qualifiers after move from Wuhan due to coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Jordan to hold boxing qualifiers after move from Wuhan due to coronavirus

Firstpost  

International Olympic Committee has said Jordan will host 2020 Olympics boxing qualifiers for Asia and Oceania after an event in China’s Wuhan was cancelled due to fears over the new flu-like coronavirus. The International Olympic Committee has said Jordan will host 2020 Olympics boxing qualifiers for Asia and Oceania after an event in China’s Wuhan was cancelled due to fears …

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers postponed after Wuhan cancellation
4 years, 11 months ago

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers postponed after Wuhan cancellation

The Hindu  

Boxing’s Olympic Qualifying tournament scheduled next month was on Friday pushed to March, a couple of days after it was cancelled in the Chinese city of Wuhan following the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus. The International Olympic Committee’s Boxing Task Force, which is in charge of conducting the sport at the Olympics later this year, confirmed the change of dates in …

India offers to host Boxing Olympic Qualifiers
4 years, 11 months ago

India offers to host Boxing Olympic Qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Boxing Federation of India has offered to host next month’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament after it was taken away from the Chinese city of Wuhan due to the outbreak of coronavirus. “Due to any reason, if the event is to be shifted to a different country, Boxing Federation of India would be willing to host this Asian and Oceania Qualification …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: BFI offers to host boxing qualifiers following cancellation of event in Wuhan due to outbreak of coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: BFI offers to host boxing qualifiers following cancellation of event in Wuhan due to outbreak of coronavirus

Firstpost  

‘…due to any reason, if the event is to be shifted to a different country, BFI would be willing to host this year’s Asian and Oceania Qualification Event,’ BFI President Ajay Singh stated in a letter to the Chairman of the IOC New Delhi: The Boxing Federation of India has offered to host next month’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which has …

IOC strips Olympic status from troubled boxing body AIBA
5 years, 6 months ago

IOC strips Olympic status from troubled boxing body AIBA

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Troubled boxing body AIBA was stripped of Olympic status on Wednesday and the IOC will now organize qualifying and final tournaments for the 2020 Tokyo Games. AIBA had created “very serious reputational, legal and financial risks” for the IOC and its stakeholders, not just the American ones, Olympic inquiry panel chairman Nenad Lalovic said. “These risks don’t …

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Timeline of boxing body AIBA's problems
5 years, 6 months ago

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Timeline of boxing body AIBA's problems

The Hindu  

The International Boxing Association has been told it cannot participate in the 2020 Olympics after years of financial chaos and allegations of corrupt judging. 2007 AIBA drops the word “amateur” from its name, becoming simply the International Boxing Association, as Wu looks to push the organization into the professional ranks. 2010 AIBA launches its first pro competition, the World Series …

IOC strips world boxing body AIBA of Olympic status
5 years, 6 months ago

IOC strips world boxing body AIBA of Olympic status

The Hindu  

The IOC stripped Olympic status from troubled boxing body AIBA on Wednesday and will now organize qualifying and final tournaments for the 2020 Tokyo Games. AIBA had created “very serious reputational, legal and financial risks” for the IOC and its American stakeholders, Olympic inquiry panel chairman Nenad Lalovic said. “These risks don’t disappear by the mere fact of Mr. Rakhimov …

Boxing: AIBA offered mutli-million debt relief money by Russian millionaire
5 years, 9 months ago

Boxing: AIBA offered mutli-million debt relief money by Russian millionaire

The Hindu  

Russian boxing chief Umar Kremlev has offered to settle the International Boxing Federation's $16 million debt if it is allowed to remain in charge of the sport at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. His unorthodox approach comes with boxing's fate in next year's Games hinging on the outcome of the International Olympic Committee's investigation into the scandal-ridden AIBA. The IOC has …

Boxing body AIBA to discover Olympic fate in May
5 years, 9 months ago

Boxing body AIBA to discover Olympic fate in May

The Hindu  

The under-pressure International Boxing Federation, which is fighting to keep its sport on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics roster after a storm of corruption allegations, will have to sweat it out until May before the International Olympic Committee decides on its fate. Boxing's inclusion in Tokyo depends on the outcome of an investigation into AIBA by the International Olympic Committee, which …

AIBA says progress made in fight to avoid 2020 Olympics exclusion
5 years, 11 months ago

AIBA says progress made in fight to avoid 2020 Olympics exclusion

The Hindu  

Amateur boxing's governing body was upbeat on Thursday over the steps it has taken to avoid being potentially kicked out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “There is no meeting planned with the IOC up to now,” AIBA executive director Tom Virgets told AFP. The IOC's probe is focusing on “governance, ethics and financial management” of the AIBA, which in November …

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