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http://www.aiba.org/en-US/news/ozqsp/newsId/2432/news.aspx

AIBA welcomes women to world of Olympic boxing

AIBA, the International Boxing Association, is proud and honored to welcome women into the world of Olympic boxing following today's historic decision by the International Olympic Committee to include women's boxing from the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

The announcement in Berlin by IOC President Dr Jacques Rogge means that boxing is no longer the only Olympic sport practiced solely by men. For the thousands of women boxers who train so hard and compete in national, continental and international competition, their dream of one day competing on the biggest stage of all can now become a reality.

The inclusion of women in the Olympic Games has been a key goal for AIBA President Dr. Ching-Kuo Wu ever since he was elected in 2006. Supported by a dynamic AIBA Women's Commission, Dr Wu has worked tirelessly towards this momentous day.

"Women's Olympic boxing is a vote for the future," said Dr Wu. "AIBA accepted women's boxing into its program as long ago as 1994 and I am thrilled and delighted that, at long last, women can claim their rightful place alongside men on the Olympic boxing program."

Women will compete at three weights in London - flyweight (48 - 51kg), lightweight (56 - 60kg) and middleweight (69 - 75kg) - with 12 boxers taking part at each weight. In order for the total number of boxers to remain at 286 there will be one less weight category in the men's competition, meaning that there will be 10 weights for men.

"The addition of women's boxing means that we finally have a truly universal Olympic Games," Dr Wu continued. "Nevertheless, we will strive to ensure a very successful first Olympic Games for women in London in order that the number of women participating at future Olympic Games may increase."

Dr Rogge said: "I can only rejoice about the decision to include women's boxing in the Olympic Games. (Women's boxing) is a great addition since boxing was the only summer Olympic sport without a female discipline. Women's boxing has progressed a lot in the last five years and it is time to include them."

Dr Wu went on to reveal his plans for the future of women's boxing. "I already have plans to support all national federations who want to develop women's boxing," he said. "AIBA will offer long-term support to talented young boxers, particularly those from emerging nations, and it will create more competitions for women, at both international and continental levels."

But it is not only the boxers that AIBA will help: the development of women referees and judges, women coaches and women leaders in management roles both within AIBA and in the general administration of boxing are equally important medium and long-term goals.

Brochure: http://www.aiba.org/documents/site1/Olympics/Women's Boxing in 2012/women_brochure_web.pdf

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What do you think of this? The fact that they are cutting down on the entries for men is complete ****. Damn.

znaak, Aug 13, 2009

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Kolya Boxing Addict Full Member

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Who cares, they're cutting out the 106lbs weight class. One of the smallest weight classes out there.

Kolya, Aug 13, 2009

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But does that mean there's lesser entries at the other weights? :huh

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znaak said: ↑

http://www.aiba.org/en-US/news/ozqsp/newsId/2432/news.aspx

What do you think of this? The fact that they are cutting down on the entries for men is complete ****. Damn.
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I don't know why they're cutting down the entries for men.

But I'm glad that the top female amateurs finally get a chance to shine. The person who taught me how to box is in Toronto today to do a press conference about the announcement. Chances are she's going to London in 2012

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"Too many medals" they say. Bull****.

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Too many medals? **** off, what bull****

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I know. I heard that was the reason for cutting out the 71kgs and going to 64-69-75.

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I know. I heard that was the reason for cutting out the 71kgs and going to 64-69-75.
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Which is ****in' shite; because for the longest time, even now, I could be a pretty natural 71kg.

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Well, that's just how it is. Maybe you should sit in the Olympic comitee.

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znaak said: ↑

Well, that's just how it is. Maybe you should sit in the Olympic comitee.
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Maybe I should. But I don't think they could handle how real I am.

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Load of crap! I mean, look at the number of medals rowing and swimming have. ****ing one arm-tied behind the back, rotating butterfly while on your back relay.

I'm happy womens boxing is included in the olympics because there are some great fighters who should have the chance to shine on that level, but I hate the fact that it comes at the cost of mens entries - considering in general mens boxing is more attractive to spectators and will always be more prestigious. Its bad enough that in stronger regions you have top class guys not getting in, and then wild cards with under ten bouts coming in through other regions. On the other hand, I think the new AIBA seeding system for these world championships is a great idea.

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Load of crap! I mean, look at the number of medals rowing and swimming have. ****ing one arm-tied behind the back, rotating butterfly while on your back relay.

I'm happy womens boxing is included in the olympics because there are some great fighters who should have the chance to shine on that level, but I hate the fact that it comes at the cost of mens entries - considering in general mens boxing is more attractive to spectators and will always be more prestigious. Its bad enough that in stronger regions you have top class guys not getting in, and then wild cards with under ten bouts coming in through other regions. On the other hand, I think the new AIBA seeding system for these world championships is a great idea.
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:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl No **** to that bold.

Kolya, Aug 13, 2009

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Ireland 99% garanteed gold now.job on

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Ireland 99% garanteed gold now.job on
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Agreed. Katie Taylor is a medal lock.

Wiirdo, Aug 17, 2009

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Shut up you whiners! So one men's weight gets cut, big deal. How many guys weigh 106 pounds anyway?
The females are getting 3 classes, how is that equal? The big ***** for the men was that there had to be 11 classes because anything less was unsafe. So how is it safe to have gals who walk around in the 120s boxing girls who are under 106 pounds? Because that is what is going to happen.

amy, Aug 17, 2009

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