Kremlev calls for “change in mentality” among boxing referees and judges

Kremlev sat down with the group judging the motion on the European Beneath-22 Championships in Roseto degli Abruzzi.

Refereeing is a key concern for AIBA because it was one of many areas highlighted by the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) when it stripped the governing physique of its Olympic standing in June 2019.

All 36 referees and judges at Rio 2016 had been suspended following suspicious outcomes, with AIBA now launching a contemporary probe into this scandal which will probably be headed up by Richard McLaren. 

Earlier this month, it was revealed that AIBA was additionally investigating allegations of “rigged judging” at Might’s Asian Championships in Dubai.

“Initially, I want to say that I recognize your work,” Kremlev advised the judges in Italy. 

“You need to take your work thoughtfully, you must be cautious and accountable. 

“You characterize world boxing, not a sole nation. 

“AIBA now’s a debt-free organisation, and we’ll put money into our athletes’ well-being. 

“We have now to make AIBA stronger collectively. 

“Those that don’t wish to be within the group, who don’t respect the principles, will probably be excluded. 

“We ought to be the guarantors of honest play for our athletes.”

Franco Falcinelli, the President of the European Boxing Confederation, added: “This space is below scrutiny of the IOC. 

“We have now to enhance considerably to attain our objectives.”

An IOC taskforce is because of run the boxing competitors at subsequent month’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics, instead of AIBA.

New guidelines have already been launched, with a pc system now randomly choosing judges for bouts.

5 judges now rating a contest as an alternative of three, with their scores flashing up on the finish of every spherical as an alternative of on the finish of the combat.