Britain joins boycott of Women's World Boxing Championships
Great Britain will not participate in next month's Women’s World Boxing Championships in India over concerns about the participation of Russian athletes under their national flag.
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Britain to boycott women's world boxing championships in New Delhi
Boxing is not on the initial programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, pending reforms demanded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). And the International Boxing Association (IBA) was stripped of involvement in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The IOC in December last year has also raised the possibility of boxing being excluded from the 2024 Paris Games, accusing the IBA of having "no real interest" in the sport or its athletes. Qualifying for the Paris Games is being organised by the IOC.The IBA, which is backed by Russian energy firm Gazprom, has also reversed bans on boxers from Russia and Belarus competing with national flags and anthems despite the war in Ukraine.
Sport Ireland announces investment of over €26m to governing bodies and local sports partnerships
Sport Ireland has announced an investment of over €26m to national governing bodies for sport and to the network of local sports partnerships for 2023.
Connacht close to naming new coach
Connacht Rugby will announce details of next season's coaching ticket imminently, according to Andy Friend.
Fate and family lead Aoife Mannion towards Ireland dream
Aoife Mannion's journey to the Republic of Ireland squad is rooted in a classic tale of two emigrants.
Ireland handed Pro League place for next season
The Ireland men's team will line up in the FIH Pro League next season after receiving an invitation from the International Hockey Federation to replace South Africa.
Britain to boycott women's world championships in New Delhi
:Boxers from the Britain will not participate at the women's world championships in New Delhi next month, the governing body said on Tuesday, citing concerns about the sport's Olympic future.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh climb up in ICC T20I rankings
Jemimah and Richa now occupied the 11th and 36th spots respectively in the batters' list. While Rodrigues has gained two rankings spots to move from 13th to 11th after her unbeaten 52, Ghosh is up from 42nd to 36th following her 31 not out.India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who missed the opener due to a finger injury, remains the top-ranked India in third place.