Category: Amateur Boxing

IBA reveals details of the Olympic Qualification System for Paris 2024

The Olympic Qualification System (OQS) for the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, newly developed and recently approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), defines the categories for Paris 2024. There will be 124 places for seven events on the men’s side and 124 places for six women’s events. IBA has combined most of

IOC EB urges all International Federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus

(FEB 26) IOC EB urges all International Federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus, The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reiterated today the IOC’s strong condemnation of the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian government and the government of Belarus through its

AMBC American Boxing Championships to take place in Guayaquil, Ecuador

The American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) will host its elite continental Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador from March 22 to April 2. The medalists in each of 13 men and 12 women weight categories are to receive prize money, $10,000 USD for the first place, $5,000 USD for the second and $2,500 USD for the third. In

AIBA Grateful For Roadmap To Boxing’s Olympic Future

Lausanne, December 9. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is grateful for the decision made today by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) whereby boxing will remain on the Olympic Programme for Paris 2024 and a pathway has been established for inclusion on the Olympic Programme of Los Angeles 2028. Continued progress made by AIBA

AIBA President Pledges Support to Grassroots Development of Boxing in Nepal

AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev made an official visit to the capital of Nepal, Kāthmāndau. The President held several meetings with senior government officials including President Ms. Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Minister of Sports and Youth Mr. Maheshor Jung Gahatraj and Prime Minister Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba. “Everyone who gathered here today, is committed to developing our sport.

International boxing tournament to be held in Mongolia, planning is underway.

On Friday, President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh held a reception for the delegation led by the President of the International Boxing Federation (AIBA) Umar Kremlev. Mr. Kremlev proposed to hold a major international boxing tournament in Mongolia,as well as establish a boxing academy in the country. President Kremlev stated that he plans to implement a

Jimmy Finn a true pioneer in the sport of Women’s Boxing!

Jimmy Finn, an icon in the history of women’s boxing had his roots in his addiction to running a gym, especially in his local village of Ballyfin in the midlands of Ireland.  Finn represented his club and county for decades and got into coaching, probably because nobody else was interested in supporting the girls who