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IABA CEO, FERGAL CARRUTH TALKS TO RTE SPORT ABOUT RIO GAMES
IABA STATEMENT
4th August 2016
Irish Athletic Boxing Association
Statement
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has been notified by Sport Ireland today of an alleged violation of the Irish Anti-doping Rules committed by one of the boxers in our High Performance Unit.
In following the strict procedures applying to an adverse analytical finding, the athlete in question has been informed and is provisionally suspended. The boxer can request to have a “B” sample tested but cannot participate in any competition or activity prior to the completion of an investigation under Article 8 of the Irish Anti-doping Rules.
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has always maintained a zero tolerance approach to doping and Irish Boxing has been one of the most widely tested sports by the National Anti-Doping Programme over the last number of years.
IABA’s policy is that doping is contrary to the spirit of sport and every member of the association has a duty to ensure that the sport is free of doping. We ensure our boxers are available for testing in and out of competition.
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association will not be in a position to comment further until all elements of due process associated with the anti-doping programme are completed in this case.
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PADDY BARNES – ON THE ROAD TO RIO
TWO TIME OLYMPIC MEDALLIST and IRISH FLAG BEARER at the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games, PADDY BARNES (49kg) chats to IABA TV about his excitement of being involved in the BIGGEST SPORTING EVENT IN THE WORLD and how the whole Olympic experience has been the HIGHLIGHT OF HIS CAREER . Paddy gives great advice to kids about not giving up on their dreams and believing in themselves even in difficult times. He talks about the SACRIFICES MADE for both family and supporters in training and his DETERMINATION to show the world how good he can be by winning the GOLD MEDAL in Rio.
#Trainharder #Sacrifice #Confidence #Performance #Goldchaser #TeamIeader
ON THE ROAD TO RIO – MICHAEL CONLAN
European and World Elite Champion MICHAEL CONLAN chats to IABA TV about his PREPARATIONS and his GOLD MEDAL ASPIRATIONS in Rio and the SPECIAL BOND between his coach and father JOHN CONLAN who will be in his corner come the opening bell in Rio. He talks about his favourite boxer of all time, Sugar Ray Leonard and gives special mention to Irish Flag bearer, PADDY BARNES who has been both a best friend and inspiration to him over the last number of years.
#HISTORYMAKER #BELIEF #INSPIRINGTHENEXTGENERATION #READYTOROLL #DESTINY
ON THE ROAD TO RIO – DAVID OLIVER JOYCE
Rio Olympian David Oliver Joyce chats to IABA TV ahead of the Games which are now just 11 days away. 29 year old Davy, a 3 time EU Elite and 6 National Champion is one of the most experienced members of the team and will be representing Ireland at 60kg(Lightweight). Davy speaks frankly about the ups and downs of trying to qualify for the Games since 2007, how former Olympian and World Champion Andy Lee inspired him to keep going when he was younger. He gives some great advice to kids starting out about the importance of education as well as boxing and listening to your coaches. David who qualified in Turkey this year is in great form anddetermined to medal at the games. #Darkhorse #Determination#Irishwarrior #Olympicdream