AIBA and ITA agree to implement a joint educational program for boxing

In February 2021, AIBA, with the support of the International Testing Agency (ITA), will launch a large-scale anti-doping educational program in the framework of AIBA’s Continental Forums. On January 11th, AIBA renewed its contract with the ITA for 2021 to ensure a state-of-art anti-doping program for boxing. AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev and ITA Director […]

AIBA extended agreement with ITA for 2021 

AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev signed an agreement with International Testing Agency (ITA), represented by Director General Benjamin Cohen, extending the collaboration between AIBA and ITA for 2021. ‘AIBA is fully committed to clean sports. In boxing, we continue to fight doping at all levels to make sure our sport is completely doping-free. We are […]

AIBA President Umar Kremlev wishes for the New Year

Dear colleagues, friends, members of National Federations and all boxing fans! I sincerely wish you a Happy New Year! The outgoing year has been challenging for the whole world, including our boxing community. The pandemic has made adjustments to our plans, but we have passed all the tests with dignity. Thank you for the trust […]

AIBA has started its reforms

New Committees are established  Five new Committees were established under the adopted AIBA Constitution during the virtual Board of Directors meeting. In addition to four Committees standing in the Constitution – Disciplinary Committee, Ethics Committee, Athletes Committee and the Audit Committee – the Directors created five new committees. These are: Coaches Committee – which will […]

AIBA established new Committees under the adopted Constitution 

AIBA Board of Directors voted in favor to establish Committees under the new Constitution during the virtual meeting on Friday, December 18.  In total, there are nine Committees approved, in addition to the Ethics Committee, Disciplinary Committee, Athletes Committee, and Audit Committee standing in the Constitution.    Newly established Committees are Coaches Committee, Champions & Veterans Committee, Competitions […]

AIBA Medical Handbook 2020 Amendments

AIBA continues to pay attention to best practice measures and new updates that will assist us to safeguard our athletes. As such, the AIBA Medical Handbook has been updated to ensure the continued safety and health of AIBA’s Boxers. The following amendments and recommendations were discussed during the Medical Commission meeting on March 6 in […]

AIBA President expressed condolences on passing away of Mr. Terry Smith

AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev expressed condolences on passing away of Mr. Terry Smith. ‘On behalf of myself and the entire boxing family, I would like to express my most heartfelt condolences and my deepest sympathy for the mourning of Mr. Terry Smith,’ Mr.Kremlev said. ‘He will always be remembered for his great passion and […]

AIBA Congress 2020 summary: the new President and Constitution

The AIBA Congress has expressed its will for reforms with the democratic election of the new President and adoption of the new Constitution. The main AIBA bi-annual event was conducted virtually on December 12-13, 2020, with voting procedures, carried out on the secure Lumi Global platform. Day 1. Presidential election With 155 out of 158 […]