Category: Press Release

IBA Embraces New Technology For Athlete Welfare And Sports Integrity

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

Press Release: IBA announces candidates for Board of Directors

(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

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