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IOC chief Thomas Bach pulls no punches: ‘We cannot see integrity with current boxing federation’

October 11, 2023 12:18 am

Talking to a select group of journalists in Mumbai, IOC chief Thomas Bach said: “With the International Boxing Association there’s no ongoing process, for us the case is closed. There will be no boxing with IBA in the Olympic program. It’s done! Full stop!"

Sports court rejects IBA appeal to reverse stripping of its recognition; IOC condemns leadership language

June 21, 2023 7:50 am

The CAS decision comes after the IOC decided two weeks ago to strip the IBA of its recognition as the official international body for the sport over its failure to meet reform criteria.

Faced with boycotts and IOC pressure, IBA says Delhi World Boxing Championships will be Paris 2024 qualifier

February 21, 2023 8:05 pm

Late on Monday, an IOC spokesperson told The Indian Express that the "only valid boxing qualification system for Paris 2024 is the one approved by IOC" and reiterated that IBA's suspension was still in place.

Explained: How a military grade AI tool is weeding out boxing's corrupt referees and judges

November 09, 2021 7:07 am

Two individuals were removed from the officiating pool after being questioned by an automated phone questionnaire, which has been dubbed a tool to put AIBA's "house in order".

Skipped National Championships to give budding boxers a chance: Mary Kom

October 25, 2021 2:14 am

MC Mary Kom’s participation status in the World Championships still up in the air.

AIBA rejigs weight categories, adds 3 to men's and 2 to women's competition

July 03, 2021 1:27 pm

From the current 10, the men's weight categories have now gone up to 13 with the minimum weight reduced to 48kg from the current 49kg.

AIBA acted in haste, says BFI after India loses 2021 men's World C'ship hosting rights

April 29, 2020 12:41 pm

In a statement on Monday night, AIBA handed over the championship, originally allotted to India in 2017, to Serbian capital Belgrade. The BFI acknowledged the delay in payment but blamed it on "procedural complications" arising out of the AIBA's failure to resolve "issues" with regards to the account in which the money was to be transferred.

India loses hosting rights of 2021 Men's World Boxing Championships

April 28, 2020 9:36 pm

The 2021 Men's World Boxing Championships, which would have happened for the first time in India, will now be held in the Serbian city of Belgrade.

AIBA ban can take away champions of future: Tyson Fury

October 26, 2019 7:26 pm

Tyson Fury believes International Olympic Committee's decision to ban AIBA will have a massive impact on amateur and professional boxing, saying it can potentially take away champions of the future from the sport.

AIBA Women’s World's campaign delivers 4 medals, and points to dwell on

October 16, 2019 12:55 am

Head coach Mohammad Ali Qamar broke down the good and the bad of the campaign in Russia during Tuesday's felicitation ceremony.

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