Russian and Belarusian boxers are now allowed to fight if they meet the condition

Russian and Belarusian boxers will be able to compete as individual neutral athletes, he announced. World Boxing referring to the position of the International Olympic Committee. Under this policy, athletes from the two countries will compete as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs), without national flags, anthems, logos or jerseys, and will be subject to a vetting process.

This move follows a decision by the World Boxing executive committee in spring to approve the application for membership of the Russian and Belarusian boxing federations, paving the way for their athletes to compete in major boxing competitions.

The AIN procedure will apply to all age group competitions organized by World Boxing, European Boxing and international events run by national federations, and will include coaches, support staff and team officials. World Boxing said the decision was effective immediately, and its general secretary formally informed the Russian and Belarusian boxing federations of how the measures would be implemented.

By Editor