The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has decided to introduce commemorative belts and white gloves, instead of the traditional red and blue, during the upcoming men바카라s World Championships in Belgrade, calling the move a symbol of 바카라fresh start바카라 in the controversy-marred sport. (Other Sports News)
The World Championships begin on October 24 in Belgrade (Serbia) with India being among the over 100 countries that will compete in the mega-event set to feature more than 600 boxers.
Medals will be made of solid gold and silver respectively, the world governing body stated in a press release. 바카라We hope to give our athletes more reasons to push themselves and achieve greatness,바카라 said AIBA president Umar Kremlev.
바카라With this prestigious title, not only will the champions receive medals and belts to keep and wear with pride, but also significant prize money,바카라 he added, referring to the USD 2.6 million prize purse for the medal winners.
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The official gloves of the championships will change colour to white with AIBA logos, replacing red and blue. 바카라The difference between corners will remain in the colours of the uniform, however, rules allow participants to display national colours on their kits as well,바카라 the AIBA stated.
Kremlev said the sport would be making a new beginning with these changes. 바카라White gloves will symbolise the fresh start, fairness and transparency of our major events. We will do our utmost to ensure a fair chance for everyone,바카라 the president added.
A fresh start would be crucial in the backdrop of the damning revelations that came from an independent investigation into judging in the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. It was revealed that more than 10 bouts in the Games were manipulated for 바카라money바카라 and other 바카라perceived benefits바카라.
AIBA has promised a 바카라tough바카라 selection process for referees and judges at the upcoming event. The first phase report of the McLaren Global Sport Solutions바카라 (MGSS) probe into boxing stated that 바카라a system for the manipulation of bouts by officials existed at Rio바카라. In all, 14 bouts came under the scanner, including two finals.
The findings of the investigation stated that conspiracy to manipulate Rio results dated as far back as before the London Olympics of 2012 and that a trial run was carried out during the qualifying events for the 2016 edition.
In a statement after the release of the report, AIBA said that referees, judges and technical officials being appointed to the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia will face tough selection criteria, including background and other checks conducted by MGSS, which is headed by Professor Richard McLaren.
