Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation Tatiana Kirienko said the decision by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to lift sanctions against Russian athletes is a big step forward.
Earlier, the press service of RCC Boxing Promotions told that the IBF had lifted sanctions against Russian athletes and reinstated them in the rankings.
“The sanctions have been lifted against our boxers, and now our guys are back to their original rankings. This is a big step forward. We wish this to everyone. You have to work hard and never give up. Our battles will now continue, including on the territory of the Russian Federation.
— Will the flag be returned to us?
– It’s a little different, there is also amateur boxing. Exactly a year ago, we announced that neutral Russian boxers would not go to the Olympics. We were the first to announce it. We have more questions.
By decision of the International Boxing Federation, we go to the World Championships and European Championships under our own flag and anthem. We are okay with this, we are allowed to do this. The IOC disrupted our processes regarding the participation of foreign boxers in Russia, by sending letters to other federations. But in this regard, the world of boxing is consolidated and its own world order is established there. Umar Kremlev is an example of a sports functionary who united the entire boxing component not only in Russia, but also in the world. And when we are united, we dictate our own rules,” reports the correspondent of , according to Kirienko’s words.
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