Ukrainian boxers will be able to compete at international events under
their own flag, despite the suspension of the National Federation, it
has been announced.
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has allowed Ukrainian pugilists to compete under their flag in the upcoming competitions. "Athletes of Ukraine will compete under IBA Ukrainian team and represent their flag, despite the fact that the Ukrainian Boxing Federation was temporarily suspended on September 23," the IBA said in a statement. International Boxing Association Allows Ukrainian Boxers to Compete Under Their Flag.
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has condemned the suspension of the Ukrainian Boxing Federation from the IBA, The world governing body, which is headed by Russian Umar Kremlev suspended Ukraine last week. The move prevented the federation from casting a vote at a meeting that eventually decided not to hold a fresh presidential election, which
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