IBA added it “will pursue strong sanctions” against officials who initiate and join any boycott. The world championships were traditionally the pinnacle of a strictly amateur boxing system. Ireland said Friday it would not send any fighters, referees or judges to the world championships. That means no title defense for Irish world champions Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke in New Delhi next month. There are no winners in the current landscape,” the Irish Athletic Boxing Association said.

Source: The Herald February 10, 2023 19:48 UTC