The International Olympic Committee has expelled the world amateur boxing federation IBA. However, this does not mean the end of pugilism at next year’s Summer Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee has expelled the world amateur boxing federation IBA. However, this does not mean the end of pugilism at next year’s Summer Olympics. The boxing competitions in Paris will be organised by a working group, as was already the case in Tokyo.

Clear words from Thomas Bach

IOC President Thomas Bach expressed, “Because we value boxing so much, we believe that boxers fully deserve to be governed by a sincere international federation. “

IBA assumes political decision

The IOC accuses the Amateur Boxing Association of a lack of transparency in financial matters, among other things. The IBA is headed by Umar Kremlev, a Russian considered close to the Kremlin. In a statement, the federation calls the exclusion a “huge mistake” and suggests that the decision was politically motivated. Further, the IBA writes: “Any adverse decision against the IBA will negatively impact the Olympic Movement and challenge the values of democracy, justice and transparency that the Olympic Movement has upheld for centuries. “

Meanwhile, a counter-association (World Boxing) has already been formed, with the German Boxing Association (DBV) also involved in its foundation.