The dates of the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia have been agreed. The tournament will be held from 26 October – 6 November 2021.

AIBA’s flagship tournament will be a key milestone in the boxing calendar this year, with the best athletes from around the world set to compete in the Serbian capital.

Upon the confirmation of the dates, AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev expressed his desire for boxing to continue developing despite the challenging situation with COVID-19.

“We should be united like never before during these challenging times and give our athletes an opportunity to perform at the highest level. The AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships will show our determination to provide a platform for boxers all around the world to achieve their full potential. We have full confidence that the tournament will be conducted safely, given our successful implementation of COVID-19 counter measures throughout this year,” President Kremlev said.

“The progress AIBA has and will continue to make from a reform perspective will be evident at the World Championships. We are placing significant emphasis on improving the transparency of our sport, as well as our governance. We have already implemented open scoring after each round and this is only the beginning. We will transform our rules for the benefit of boxers, as well as to make things clearer for spectators. The World Championships will be a real celebration of the sport of boxing,” President Kremlev added.

Dear Members,

Please be advised, the updated Sport Ireland Return to Sport COVID-19 eLearning Course is now available on Sport Ireland’s website.

The course, which can be publicly accessed on the Sport Ireland website here (https://www.sportireland.ie/covid19/course), aims to continue supporting administrators, volunteers, coaches and participants to return to sport in a safe & practical manner. The course is structure similarly to the previous version with additional lessons included to reflect updated guidance.

This e-Learning course should be completed and interpreted in conjunction with the Governments latest public health measures provided at www.gov.ie/coronavirus along with the public health advice provided on the Health Service Executive Coronavirus webpage

Dear Members,                                                                                                          

Following ongoing dialogue, the IABA welcomes additional clarity from Sport Ireland on the status of outdoor training in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) as follows:

“From May 10th outdoor training for adults in pods of a maximum of 15 people can return. This includes contact training.

On that basis, outdoor, contact training will also be permitted for those under the age of 18 in pods of a maximum of 15 people.”

From Monday May 10th (ROI):

“Outdoor contact training for adults in pods of a maximum of 15 people”.

“Contact training will also be permitted for those under the age 18 in pods of a maximum of 15 people”.

Training can be contact, non-contact or a blend of both. This is strictly on an opt-in basis and should be based on the feedback of each individual.

For more information in relation to the Covid-19 return to training process please find attached updated protocols document and guidance document.

*All queries relating to this communication or any COVID-19 queries should be sent to sally@iaba.ie

The Olympic Federation of Ireland and Paralympics Ireland today welcomed the outcome of talks between the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Pfizer Biontech which paves the way for the vaccination of Irish Olympic and Paralympic teams at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

6 May 2021, Vaccinations for the accredited Irish Olympic and Paralympic athletes and support teams expecting to travel to Tokyo, which numbers in the low hundreds, will be made available directly by Pfizer Biontech. It will be supplementary to any existing delivery agreements between Pfizer and the Irish Government, which through the EU allocation, has increased very significantly in recent weeks.

The development is extremely welcome given the very high levels of anxiety that a lack of vaccination was causing among the team. A positive diagnosis this close to the Games still has the potential to exclude athletes from competition. During Games time, vaccination will be of crucial importance in providing protection for the team, and minimising, although not removing entirely, the risk of contagion and elimination from competition.

The news also alleviates the major duty of care dilemma that was being faced as a result of sending a team representing the country, into a known area of COVID 19 infection, particularly when many other teams, and the majority of those athletes expected in the Olympic village were expecting to be vaccinated through their own National agreements.

Speaking today, Olympic Federation of Ireland President, Sarah Keane said,

“I would like to thank the IOC and IPC on behalf of Team Ireland for this very significant breakthrough. It provides the athletes and support staff who work so hard to represent us internationally with the appropriate level of care in advance of the Games. 

“Over recent months we have been very conscious of the wider issues around us in society and were working intensely to advocate for vaccination of the team at the appropriate time when those most vulnerable in society had come first. 

“This breakthrough is a major relief for all of us given the significant challenges that we were facing and the lack of time remaining to find a resolution. I take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Pfizer BionTech, the IOC and the IPC for helping to make this possible with the support of the Irish Government.”

President of Paralympics Ireland, John Fulham said

“Today’s announcement from the IOC in relation to vaccinations for the Paralympic and Olympic Teams travelling to Tokyo is very welcome and our sincere thanks goes out to Pfizer Biontech, the IOC and IPC for the work they have done to make this possible.”

“To be able to provide the necessary level of care for our athletes and staff, as they seek to perform at the highest level, has been our primary concern. We have been working tirelessly in seeking the best solutions, conscious of the broader societal pressures at this time, ensuring those most vulnerable took priority.”

“We look forward to working with our athletes, support staff, Olympic Colleagues, while being supported by our Government so our Teams can travel to Tokyo and be in the best and safest position to perform on the world stage. That is something for Ireland to look forward to.”

IABA JUNIOR/YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM

(Home Sessions)

Warm up: 12/15 Mins

(General warm up/Stretching)

Shadow/Tec Rounds

Juniors 7x2mins

Youths 7x3mins

1 minute break

This week we are concentrating starting each attack on a specific punch,

While using good defensive exit after each attack.

Round 1: (Feinting/Movement)

Build up from correct shape, Use feinting skills and all defences.

Round 2: (Start attacks with jab, long distance)

Be first/start attacks with jab, 3-4 punch attacks. EG:

Jab, cross, hook or

Jab, jab body, backhand

Round 3: (Start each attack with long straight backhand)

Be first/start attacks with long straight backhand, 2-3 punch attacks.

Cross, hook, cross or

Cross, jab, uppercut

Round 4: (Long Front hook attacks)

Start with long hook 2/3 punch attacks.

Hook, cross, hook or

Hook, Hook¸ cross

Round 5: (Mid/Short front hook attacks)

Start with short hook 2/3 punch attacks.

Hook, back uppercut, front uppercut or

Hook, short backhand, hook

Round 6: (Lead uppercut attacks, any distance)

Start attacks with lead uppercut 2/3 punch attacks, Make sure head is out of centre and bend front knee.

Uppercut, cross, hook or

Uppercut, front hook, cross

IABA JUNIOR/YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM

(Home Sessions)

Round 7 (open round)

Concentrate on correct punching technique throughout round

3 Minute Rest

S&C

Circuit x 2

Rest between stations – 45seconds

Station 1

Mountain climber X20

Sit up X20

Press up X20

All out straight punching 20seconds

Station 2

Squats X20

Mountain climbers X20

Tuck jump X20

All out uppercuts 20seconds

Station 3

Front plank 1 minute

All out punching 30secs

Station 4

Dip X20

Burpee X20

Lunge X20

All Out punching 20secs

10mins cool down/stretch