The US team will miss the 2023 World Boxing Championship due to the admission of the Russians with the flag and anthem
The US team will miss the 2023 World Boxing Championships due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes with the national flag and anthem. This was reported on the website of the American team.
“Participation in the World Cup would violate not only the sanctions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), reaffirmed on February 2, but also the principles of fair play and transparency,” the statement said. Among the reasons for skipping the tournament, the non-transparent financial management of the International Boxing Association (IBA), which is headed by Russian Umar Kremlev, is also indicated.
On October 7 last year, Sweden and Finland announced a boycott of boxing tournaments with the participation of Russian athletes. The president of the Swedish Boxing Association, Per-Axel Sjöholm, called what was happening unacceptable.
On October 5, the IBA allowed boxers from Russia and Belarus to participate in international competitions under the auspices of the organization. Athletes will compete under national flags. If they win, the national anthem will be played.
Source: Lenta
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