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World Boxing introduces new Asian Confederation
3 weeks, 6 days ago

World Boxing introduces new Asian Confederation

The Hindu  

World Boxing on Tuesday backed the newly-formed Asian boxing confederation to represent and promote the sport in the region, an organisation not associated with the Russian-led International Boxing Association. The announcement came days after 25 out of 36 member federations of the existing Asian Boxing Confederation voted to remain affiliated with the IBA in an Extraordinary Congress. Immediately after the …

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test

The Hindu  

The Algerian and Taiwanese boxers embroiled in a dispute over gender in sport at the Paris Games were disqualified from the 2023 World Championships after a sex chromosome test ruled both of them ineligible, the International Boxing Association said on Monday. IBA chief executive Chris Roberts said he could not disclose the results of the gender eligibility tests but that …

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Gender row boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting are 'destroying women's sports', claims head of the Russian-led IBA, who banned the fighters from last year's World Championships
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gender row boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting are 'destroying women's sports', claims head of the Russian-led IBA, who banned the fighters from last year's World Championships

Daily Mail  

The head of the International Boxing Association has labelled the competition at the Paris Games 'truly terrifying' and claimed that the decision to allow gender row boxer Imane Khelif to participate is 'destroying women's sports'. The Algerian welterweight, one of two athletes at the centre of an Olympics storm, was banned from last year’s world championships by the Russian-led IBA …

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Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The IBA's decision last year …

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Banned governing body that’s fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Banned governing body that’s fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history

Associated Press  

VILLEPINTE, France — Nearly 17 months ago in New Delhi, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was disqualified from the International Boxing Association’s world championships three days after she won an early-round bout with Azalia Amineva, a previously unbeaten Russian prospect. The IBA said Khelif and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan had failed “to meet the required necessary eligibility criteria and …

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Algeria boxer Imane Khelif wins first Olympic fight when opponent Angela Carini quits
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Algeria boxer Imane Khelif wins first Olympic fight when opponent Angela Carini quits

Associated Press  

VILLEPINTE, France — Imane Khelif and Angela Carini exchanged a few brisk punches in their 46 seconds of competition in the Paris ring. I did it before my last two fights, so I think this is the key, and we will see.” Algeria's Imane Khelif, left, fights Italy's Angela Carini in their women's 66kg preliminary boxing match at the 2024 …

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Two boxers competing at Olympics despite failing gender test at World Championships
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two boxers competing at Olympics despite failing gender test at World Championships

The Independent  

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Breakaway body World Boxing elects Dutch official as its first president
1 year ago

Breakaway body World Boxing elects Dutch official as its first president

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Breakaway body World Boxing has elected Dutch official Boris van der Vorst to be its first president amid a wider dispute over the sport’s place in the Olympic Games. World Boxing said Saturday that van der Vorst won 65% of the vote to beat Elise Seignolle of the United States at a congress in Germany attended by …

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Defiant boxing body IBA aims for progress in Olympic dispute
1 year, 7 months ago

Defiant boxing body IBA aims for progress in Olympic dispute

The Hindu  

Seeking to resolve a years-long dispute with Olympic officials, the International Boxing Association said it will update the IOC this week and no longer has Russian energy giant Gazprom as a sponsor. Boxing’s financial dependence on Gazprom is among governance and integrity concerns for the International Olympic Committee, which cut ties with the sport’s governing body in 2019 and is …

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Defiant boxing body IBA aims for progress in Olympic dispute
1 year, 7 months ago

Defiant boxing body IBA aims for progress in Olympic dispute

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Seeking to resolve a years-long dispute with Olympic officials, the International Boxing Association said on Monday it will update the IOC this week and no longer has Russian energy giant Gazprom as a sponsor. Boxing’s financial dependence on Gazprom is among governance and integrity concerns for the International Olympic Committee, which cut ties with the sport’s governing body …

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Russia, Belarus boxers in Asian Games causes disquiet
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia, Belarus boxers in Asian Games causes disquiet

Hindustan Times  

The possible entry of Russian and Belarusian boxers in the Hangzhou Asian Games to qualify for the Paris Olympics could face opposition from some Asian nations. Russia's Anastasiia Demurchian poses with gold medal after winning over Australia's Kaye Scott Frances in the 70 kg finals at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships in New Delhi With the International Boxing …

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Russian, Belarusian Boxers Compete Under Their National Flag at Women's World Boxing Championships
1 year, 9 months ago

Russian, Belarusian Boxers Compete Under Their National Flag at Women's World Boxing Championships

News 18  

Russian and Belarusian boxers on Thursday competed under their respective national flags at the IBA Women’s World Championships since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine last year. The International Olympic Committee had issued sanctions, including a ban on national flags, symbols and anthems, against the athletes from the two countries after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year and Belarus’ assistance in …

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Ukraine joins Boxing World Championship boycott over Russian, Belarusian inclusion
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine joins Boxing World Championship boycott over Russian, Belarusian inclusion

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s boxing federation has joined a growing boycott of the amateur world championships over the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian boxers, who have been allowed to compete with national flags and anthems. FBU vice president Oleg Ilchenko told public broadcaster Suspline on Wednesday that its boxers would not compete in this year’s men’s and women’s championships, which will be held …

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Ukraine latest nation to boycott Women’s World Boxing Championship in India
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine latest nation to boycott Women’s World Boxing Championship in India

Firstpost  

Ukraine has become the latest nation to boycott the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championship which is slated to take place in New Delhi from 15-31 March. Ukraine’s boxing federation decided to boycott the world event in India in protest to International Boxing Association’s decision to include Russian and Belarusian boxers, who will be allowed to compete with national flags and …

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Ukraine Joins World Boxing Championship Boycott Over Russian, Belarusian Inclusion
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine Joins World Boxing Championship Boycott Over Russian, Belarusian Inclusion

News 18  

Ukraine’s boxing federation has joined a growing boycott of the amateur world championships over the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian boxers, who have been allowed to compete with national flags and anthems. FBU vice president Oleg Ilchenko told public broadcaster Suspline on Wednesday that their boxers would not compete in this year’s men’s and women’s championships, which will be held …

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USA Boxing condemns IBA’s ‘misleading’ 2024 Olympics qualifiers
1 year, 10 months ago

USA Boxing condemns IBA’s ‘misleading’ 2024 Olympics qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Russian-led International Boxing Association’s announcement that its world championships are qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics is “false and misleading” and an attempt to sabotage qualification for the Paris Games, USA Boxing said. The International Olympic Committee has removed the IBA from the Paris qualification process due to governance and other issues but the suspended body has said both championships …

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Boxing boycott grows as Britain, Czech Republic pull out of world titles due to rift with IBA over Russian fighters
1 year, 10 months ago

Boxing boycott grows as Britain, Czech Republic pull out of world titles due to rift with IBA over Russian fighters

ABC  

Boxers from Britain and the Czech Republic have joined a United States-led boycott of the world championships, deepening a stand-off over the International Boxing Association's Russian president and his insistence on letting Russian fighters compete under their country's flag and anthem. Key points: The number of nations boycotting this year's world amateur boxing championships has grown to four, with the …

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IBA allows return of Russian, Belarus boxers with flags and anthems
2 years, 2 months ago

IBA allows return of Russian, Belarus boxers with flags and anthems

The Hindu  

The Russian-led International Boxing Association on Wednesday cancelled a ban on amateur boxers from Russia and Belarus and said it would allow them to compete with national flags and anthems in events with immediate effect. “According to the decision, the technical officials of Russia and Belarus will also be back in the competitions.” Athletes, referees and judges from both countries …

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IOC to Review International Boxing Association After Surprise Ukraine Ban
2 years, 2 months ago

IOC to Review International Boxing Association After Surprise Ukraine Ban

News 18  

The International Olympic Committee voiced serious concerns over the International Boxing Association’s surprise ban of Ukraine’s national federation, saying it would conduct a full review at its next meeting in December. “Amongst other concerns, this includes the fact that the recognised Ukrainian National Boxing Federation was suspended shortly before the IBA Congress for disputed reasons." In an unprecedented move this …

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Boxing body won’t hold new election, damaging Olympic hopes
2 years, 2 months ago

Boxing body won’t hold new election, damaging Olympic hopes

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Umar Kremlev will remain the president of the International Boxing Association after the amateur sport’s governing body voted against holding a new election Sunday, a decision that puts the Olympic future of boxing in serious doubt. The International Olympic Committee issued a statement saying it was “extremely concerned” about the Olympic future of boxing after an IBA …

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IOC questions Olympic boxing leadership after IBA election
2 years, 7 months ago

IOC questions Olympic boxing leadership after IBA election

Associated Press  

GENEVA — With boxing’s status at the Olympics in doubt, the IOC was not impressed on Saturday with the leadership election of the sport’s governing body which was stripped of recognition in 2019. International Boxing Association members re-elected their Russian president Umar Kremlev by acclamation two days after the only other candidate, from the Netherlands, was removed by an independent …

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