6 July 2021 1513

Important information for Uzbek boxing

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has officially announced an increase in the number of weight categories.

The changes will take effect on August 1. In particular, the following weight categories will operate at the World Championships:

Men: -48 kg, -51 kg, -54 kg, -57 kg, -60 kg, -63.5 kg, -67 kg, -71 kg, -75 kg, -80 kg, -86 kg, -92 kg, +92 kg; (total — 13)

Women: -48 kg, -50 kg, -52 kg, -54 kg, -57 kg, -60 kg, -63 kg, -66 kg, -70 kg, -75 kg, -81 kg, +81 kg (total-12)

These categories will be valid at the World Youth and Adult Championships. Boxing competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be held in 13 weight categories (for men 7 and for women 6).

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