Italy to host AIBA European Forum on February 29

AIBA European Continental Boxing Forum takes place in the city of Assisi, Italy on February 29. National Federations are sending confirmations to participate to this important meeting. First AIBA Continental Forum was held on January 18, in the Panama City, Panama. In total, 38 federations attended the event leaded by AIBA Interim President Dr Mohamed […]
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European Boxing reaffirms its support of AIBA at Annual General Assembly

Following the European Boxing Confederation’s (EUBC) Annual General Assembly in Moscow, a resolution reaffirming unwavering support for AIBA was unanimously approved by the newly elected EUBC Executive Committee. This resolution states: We, the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC): Reaffirm that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is the one and only governing body of Olympic Boxing. Vow […]
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Fifteen nations claim medals at the 69th edition of the Strandja International Boxing Tournament in Sofia

Bulgaria’s capital Sofia has hosted the Strandja International Boxing Tournament across seven days of exciting boxing action. The prestigious Strandja tournament has become an unmissable event for the top boxing nations around the globe in its 69 years of existence. A total number of 93 women and 143 men representing 30 countries took part in […]
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Five countries win golds as 2017 AIBA Youth Women’s World Boxing Championships come to a close in Guwahati

Sunday witnessed ten thrilling finals of the 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships in the north-east India city of Guwahati, at which Russia, Kazakhstan, USA and South Korea topped the podium along with the hosts India whose boxers dominated the lighter weight categories. A total of 160 boxers from 31 countries began the week-long tournament, which […]
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HeadsUp invites teenage boxing prospects from Sainik School Goalpara to sample Semi-Final atmosphere of 2017 Youth Women’s World Championships

Building a formidable reputation for its sporting achievements since it was founded in 1964, the Sainik School Goalpara (SSG) became the latest institution to receive valuable support from AIBA’s grassroots programme HeadsUp on Saturday afternoon. Dozens of teenage boxers from the army school were invited to join the crowds for the semi-final stages of the […]
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AIBA, BFI and Sport Authority of India deliver important boxing legacy project during 2017 Youth Women’s World Championships

From 21-23 November, AIBA took its legacy project initiative to India with 24 local coaches embarking on the GlovesUp introductory course to the world of international boxing with the participation of 70 young men and women athletes, the first in what will become a series of collaborations across the country to promote Indian boxing. The […]
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Flyweight preliminaries get 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships underway in Guwahati

Sunday saw the first day of action in the 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Boxing Championships, with nine bouts of Flyweight (51kg) boxing and the Opening Ceremony getting the week-long tournament in Guwahati underway in style. Australia’s Indianna Heibloem looked in strong form as she out-boxed New Zealand’s Commonwealth Youth Games winner Shylah Waikai in […]
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15 Days to go – Mary Kom announced as Ambassador for 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships and official mascot unveiled in Guwahati

The world’s top women’s boxing prospects will descend on the Indian city of Guwahati in 15 days’ time for the start of the 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships. Running from 19-26 November, it is the first time that a standalone competition for the age group has taken place, reflecting the growth of the sport […]
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