Mi reporte de Actifict: noviembre 29 2022. President of the (IBA), Umar Kremlev, visited the National Boxing School in Cuba.

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The newly re-elected president of the International Boxing Association (IBA), Umar Kremlev, toured the National Boxing School this morning, as part of a visit to the country, to learn about the development and operation of the sport of fists.

"The priority is the boxers and their coaches. We will always defend them. Without them, the International Association, which we can call their home, would not exist. I am here to see the conditions in which the athletes train, in order to support them more,” he said in the Holveín Quesada, known as Finca del Wajay.

He said that Cuba is a center of international pugilism and that is why he will have the support of the IBA. "He will have the recognition of the IBA, deserved, because since the 70s of the last century Cuban boxers are the best in the world. Many nations are interested in training with Cuba”" the Russian manager said.

“When children from any country start watching boxing, they follow the Cubans, their technique, and they start to like this sport. Let's keep in mind that the first world championship was organized in Cuba,” he said.

Kremlev commented that a donation of 300 pairs of gloves and other implements such as headboards will soon arrive for the preparations.

In addition, he affirmed that the IBA has major projects for Cuba and its boxing school: "Our heart is here. We want to rebuild the institution so that it becomes an international center for the preparation of athletes and they manage to reach the competitions in optimal shape”.

He also commented that the Association will do everything possible so that boxing continues on the Olympic Games program. “This sport has many fans all over the world and is one of the most attractive disciplines in the Olympics. That's why pugilism has remained in the Games and always will be”"

Among the concrete actions to continue in Olympic appointments, he listed not losing sight of the closure of debts, the renewal of the IBA board of directors, the governance system and arbitration. "Economically, we are doing well, we are independent and we are among the most transparent federations there are right now."

As for the weight categories, he specified that there are 13 (for men) and that he aspires to increase one more. In the case of women, he specified that there are 12. “We did this so that a greater number of boxers compete and have the opportunity to represent their people."

He also talked about the possibility of organizing international events in Cuba and the celebration of world boxing day, on August 27.

Cuba is the first country to visit the federative after being re-elected in office. In the afternoon, your work schedule will end.
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