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AIBA approves new constitution, acronym; sets reforms agenda

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Dec 13, 2021 21:12

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LAUSANNE: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) Extraordinary Congress Monday ushered in a new era for the sport as the federation changed its acronym from AIBA to IBA, while adopting a comprehensive set of governance reforms developed by independent experts.

A total of 107 of IBA’s national federations were in attendance to approve these wide-spread changes.

Dec 10, 2021 21:12

LA28 omission: AIBA 'grateful' for roadmap on Olympic future

LAUSANNE: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has put on a brave front in its response to the decision Thursday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to leave boxing out of the list of sports to be included in the "Initial Sports Programme" for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Nov 11, 2021 19:11

Women‘s World Boxing Championships postponed to March 2022

LAUSANNE: The AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, which was scheduled to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, from the 6th to 19th of December, has been postponed to March 2022. AIBA stated that while it had been working hard to maintain the schedule of this event, the feedback received was that too many national federations were facing difficult situations and restrictions within their countries.

Oct 19, 2021 20:10

AIBA to award medals and belts to World Champions in Belgrade

LAUSANNE: AIBA will award the winners of the Men’s World Boxing Championships with beautifully designed medals and belts to commemorate their accomplishments. Medals will be made of solid gold and silver respectively.

Oct 08, 2021 19:10

AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships 2021

105 countries to be represented at men's world boxing c'ships

LAUSANNE: More than 600 boxers from 105 countries are set to fight it out in the 2021 Men’s World Boxing Championships to be held in Belgrade, Serbia where Gold winners will walk away with a prize money of $100,000.

Oct 04, 2021 07:10

Istanbul to host women's boxing World Championships in December2

LAUSANNE: AIBA confirmed Saturday that the Women’s World Boxing Championships will take place in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. During the official visit of AIBA president Umar Kremlev to Istanbul, an agreement was signed between boxing's world governing body and the Turkish Boxing Federation (TBF). Dates are considered as early December.

Sep 29, 2021 05:09

AIBA World Boxing Championships to allow spectators

LAUSANNE: Spectators will be allowed at next month's 2021 Men’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced on Monday, making it the first major event in the sport to welcome back fans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 16, 2021 14:09

AIBA World Championships medalists to earn prize money boost

LAUSANNE: For the first time in AIBA’s 75-year history, medal winners at the forthcoming Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia will be rewarded with significant prize money from AIBA. The prize money fund has been set at $2.6 million. The prize for first place is $100,000. Silver medalists receive $50,000, and both Bronzes in each weight category receive $25,000.

Jun 15, 2021 15:06

AIBA appoints independent agency to probe Rio Olympics judging

LAUSANNE: The International Boxing Association on Monday said it has retained McLaren Sport Solution (MGSS), led by Professor Richard McLaren, to conduct a two-phase independent investigation into allgations of unfair refereeing and judging at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. AIBA expects the first phase of the probe to be completed by August.

Jun 04, 2021 18:06

AIBA orders probe into judging at Asian Boxing C'ships

LAUSANNE: AIBA has ordered an "immediate investigation" into judging decisions of certain bouts at the Asian Boxing Championships held in Dubai. India was amomg the countries that had sought reviews of controversial decisions made during the course of the tournament.

May 27, 2021 19:05

AIBA board approves financial stability plan, ongoing reforms

LAUSANNE: The International Boxing Association board of directors declared Wednesday that it has settled its longstanding $10 million debt to Azerbaijani company Benkons LLC and the other ones.

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