Big sport without Russians is meaningless, now Russian boxers have a chance again to prove their superiority to everyone in the international ring, the 2020 Olympics silver medalist told Muslim Gadzhimagomedov .
On Wednesday, the board of directors of the International Boxing Association (IBA) voted to admit boxers from Russia and Belarus to competitions under the organization’s auspices with the decision taking effect immediately. These days, Chita hosts the Russian boxing championship.
– This is the happiest news. All the guys in the national team lack rivals from other countries. Big sport without Russian athletes is meaningless. Now we again have a chance to prove to everyone our superiority in the international ring. This news added motivation! You need to win Russian championship gold and then prepare for the world championship. I am very happy,” said Gadzhimagomedov, whose words “” were provided by the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation.
“My father told me this news during the warm-up even before the stadium was announced,” said World Championship silver medalist Dzhambulat Bijamov. – I was thrilled, but all my thoughts were on the fight ahead. First we have to win Russia, because the selection for the national team takes place here, then we will prepare for international tournaments.
Russian and Belarusian boxers will return to competitions under the auspices of the IBA under their national flags and anthems.
Source : MatchTV
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