The International Boxing Association (IBA) has defied guidance from the International Olympic Committee and allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete for their countries despite the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. GB Boxing said the decision to pull out of next month’s event was also sparked by concerns over the future of boxing’s place on the Olympic programme. “Boxers from the GB Boxing squad will not participate in the forthcoming IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, March 15 to 25, 2023,” a statement from the governing body read. 📰 | NEWS: Statement from GB Boxing on the forthcoming 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships For the full statement, click here! He has also warned Ukraine and any other country considering a boycott if Russian athletes are allowed to compete that it would go against the fundamental principles of the Olympic Movement.

Source: The Herald February 15, 2023 00:04 UTC