Sunday, 18 April 2021
Nepal’s Susma Tamang has provided the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Youth World Boxing Championships in Kielce, Poland with one of its indelible moments as she became her country’s first-ever winner in the history of the competition.
Nepal sent two women boxers to the Championships after strong preparations in Kathmandu where their selection events have been held.
Tamang has developed well in terms of speed and punching power in recent years and she used the pandemic period to upgrade her skills.
The fruits of her labour became evident in her bout against Lithuania’s Dija Bajalyte who competed at the last edition of the European Youth Boxing Championships.
Asian Boxing Confederation allocates $200,000 to new development fund Tuesday, 6 April 2021
A total of $200,000 (£144,000/€169,000) has been allocated by an Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) commission to the first phase of a new development programme.
The ASBC Fund and Development Commission confirmed the amount during its first meeting, held in Uzbekistan s capital Tashkent.
According to the ASBC, the money will be used to support boxers across the continent amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It will be spent on equipment and educational programmes, among other initiatives.
ASBC executive director Ali Salameh said allocating the funding directly to boxers, cooperating with the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and supporting educational courses are the key factors in developing the sport on the continent.
World Boxing Championships: Gaurav Bidhuri loses to Duke Ragan, settles for bronze medal
World Boxing Championships: Gaurav Bidhuri loses to Duke Ragan, settles for bronze medal
Gaurav Bidhuri, Who Hails From Delhi, Lost To Duke Ragan Of The US In The Semifinals In Hamburg On Thursday, Settling For Bronze - Indiaâs Only Medal In World Boxing Championships.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Rahul Mishra | Updated on: 31 Aug 2017, 11:33:34 PM
New Delhi:
Gaurav Bidhuri completed his dream debut at the AIBA World Boxing Championships with a bronze in the bantamweight category (56kg), becoming the fourth Indian ever to win a medal at the global meet. Bidhuri, who hails from Delhi, lost to Duke Ragan of the US in the semifinals in Hamburg on Thursday, settling for bronze - Indiaâs only medal from this edition.Â
New AIBA constitution headlines discussions at virtual Asian Forum Tuesday, 16 March 2021
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) and Asian National Federations discussed issues in boxing on the continent during the latest virtual forum.
A total of 32 countries attended the Asian Forum where the new AIBA constitution, new Committees and reforms, the event calendar, the development plan for Asia and the communication strategy were on the agenda.
An anti-doping workshop was also organised as part of the event. The leaders of the Asian National Federations agreed on a unified approach to the organisation of competitions, training, communication, legal and anti-doping issues, said AIBA President Umar Kremlev.
India to host Asian Boxing Championships 2021 from May 21 to 31: AIBA
LAUSANNE [SWITZERLAND], : International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Monday announced that Asian Boxing Championships 2021 will be hosted by New Dehli, India from May 21-31.
It will be the first boxing tournament in Asia to be held in 2021. In the AIBA Asian Forum which took place virtually on Monday, 32 countries participated, Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) President Anas Al Otaiba delivered a report about the upcoming Asian Elite Men & Women Boxing Championships 2021.
“Asian Elite Men & Women Boxing Championships will be the first boxing tournament of Asia to be held in 2021. In view of the current global situation, championships become even more important, it is an event to assess and evaluate readiness of Asian boxers for the Olympics. The Championships will provide the highest competitive atmosphere and platform for upcoming boxers and will be conducted in accordance with all safety measures,” Al Ota