The International Boxing Association notes the comments in respect of the recent communication from the IOC; this includes a revised version of the Paris 2024 Boxing Qualification System (OQS). Whilst we acknowledge the changes, IBA remains concerned, specifically with regards to the removal of the ranking pathway which was originally agreed in April of this
International Working Group on Women and Sport calls for more to be done to drive global gender equality. Key figures from sport, media and politics have gathered to celebrate the success of women’s sport at the Commonwealth Games at a special event at New Zealand House. The event, staged in partnership with the International Working Group
IBA President Umar Kremlev stressed the importance of the McLaren Global Sport Solutions (MGSS) independent investigation and its findings for the future of boxing at the Olympic Games. Today Prof. Richard McLaren presented the findings of his investigation into boxing at the press conference in Lausanne, the full report can be found here. ‘I am grateful
We have updated Women Boxing Archive Network (WBAN) with announcing that we have now been on the Internet 24 plus years, going live in May of 1998. Before talking about the roots of WBAN, I first want to thank everyone from photographers, writers, boxers, managers, promoters, matchmakers and more for helping me to accomplish having
The International Boxing Association (IBA) Extraordinary Congress concluded the first of two days of meetings in Istanbul earlier today. Of 165 eligible members, 142 were in attendance in person in Istanbul, while 8 joined online. Elections for the positions of President and independent members of the Board of Directors of IBA remain scheduled for the
The Official Draw confirmed that 310 boxers from 73 countries are attending the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships which is taking place in Istanbul, Turkey. The 7th Qinhuangdao edition in 2012 was the previous record-holder with the participation of 305 boxers from 70 nations, therefore, the Istanbul event breaks the previous achievement. Several
The IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2022 were opened in Istanbul today by IBA President Umar Kremlev, marking the start of two weeks of ground-breaking competition. A record 310 athletes are entered, representing 73 National Federations, who will be boxing in an expanded 12 weight categories. “Women boxers have demonstrated by their skill, by their strength and
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has successfully trialled the use of new technology, in the form of impact-sensing mouthguards, at the EUBC European Youth Championships. Boxers from several national boxing federations participated, while the data capture is both anonymised and secured. With the assistance of artificial intelligence, data from the impacts is being used to
(MAY 2) After the fantastic female bout(s) that took place at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, that had a sold-out crowd of over19,000 boxing fans, and we are sure the sport has gained much momentum after this event, we would like to let those boxing fans and more know that an International Women’s
(April 25, 2022) Following comprehensive eligibility checks and skills assessment, the International Boxing Association (IBA) has published the list of candidates for the upcoming election to positions on the IBA Board of Directors, including that of President. The elections will take place at an Extraordinary Congress on 13–14 May, during the IBA Women’s World Championships