Lausanne, Switzerland (June 15, 2023) – – The American Boxing Confederation’s (AMBC) Continental Forum is to take place today in Brasilia. IBA President Umar Kremlev arrived in Brazil to address the National Federations and participate in an interactive session with members. The event is aimed to unite National Federations (NFs) of the American continents and […]
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Open letter from President Kremlev to IBA National Federations about the current situation in boxing
14 June 2023 Dear National Federations, I hereby write to provide you with an update on recent developments and to reinforce the importance of unity within our boxing community. We do not have any issues with the IOC or the Olympic Movement, but rather, we have issues with certain personalities, who continue the way of […]
IBA is ready to act after IOC Executive Board recommendation to withdraw its Olympic recognition
Lausanne, Switzerland (June 7, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) considers the IOC Executive Board (EB) recommendation to withdraw IBA’s recognition truly abhorrent and purely political, as all the efforts undertaken by the IBA, with its democratically elected leadership constituting the international of boxing during last two years were largely ignored and not taken […]
IBA publishes its governance reform report ahead of the IOC Executive Board taking place tomorrow
Lausanne, Switzerland (June 6, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has made public its report that was submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 5 May 2023 addressing each of the IOC’s areas of governance concerns. The report was sent to the IOC to reinforce each move made towards the organization’s reinstatement to ensure […]
IBA acknowledges SwissBoxing’s resignation to join rogue boxing body
Lausanne, Switzerland (June 1, 2023) – It is with deep regret that the International Boxing Association (IBA) confirms receipt of the resignation of SwissBoxing as of 1 June 2023. The decision can only come into force at SwissBoxing’s next General Assembly where its Statutes will be amended to reflect this. However, the IBA acknowledges the […]
IBA announces partnership with OTTera for video streaming and application services
Lausanne, Switzerland (May 31, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with OTTera, a leading professional white-label service specializing in customized OTT solutions. The agreement was finalized in Tashkent against the backdrop of the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships. OTTera, with a decade of professional OTT experience and […]
Good governance principles at the core of IBA approach towards suspended National Federations Eindhoven Cup
Lausanne, Switzerland (May 25, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has duly informed its suspended member, the Dutch Boxing Federation, about the repercussions of holding an unsanctioned international event in Eindhoven. On 22 May, the IBA suspended seven National Federations, including the Dutch Boxing Federation, for various breaches of the IBA Constitution […]
Australian boxer and IBA Board member launches global charity initiative to empower disadvantaged boxing clubs
Lausanne, Switzerland (May 23, 2023) – IBA Board of Directors member and World Championships bronze medallist from Australia, Kristy Harris, has announced the launch of an inspiring charity project aimed at providing essential boxing equipment to remote and underprivileged boxing clubs around the world. This ground-breaking initiative, which brings people together in various parts of the world, […]
Seven National Federations in total suspended over breaching IBA Constitution and Regulations
Lausanne, Switzerland (May 22, 2023) – Four National Federations were suspended following violations and charges based on the IBA Constitution and Membership Policy due to their participation in a rogue boxing organization as decided by the IBA Board of Directors. The four consisting of the New Zealand Boxing Association, German Boxing Association, Swedish Boxing Federation, […]
IBA Boxers, Technical Officials, and Coaches to participate in the upcoming European Games 2023 under the IOC Olympic Qualification System (OQS) for Paris 2024
Lausanne, Switzerland (May 20, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) with a letter sent by President Mr Umar Kremlev to all European NF Members of the IBA, has announced its decision to allow all its Boxers, Technical Officials, and Coaches of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC) to freely participate in the upcoming European Games […]