AIBA has terminated the contract with New Delhi after India didn’t pay host fee.
DOHA: The Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) has awarded the 2021 World Championships to Belgrade (Serbia) after New Delhi failed to pay host fee.
AIBA Interim President Mohamed Moustahsane claimed that this World Championships would be a huge event for Serbia while India would have to pay a cancellation fee of 500.000 USD, the AIBA said in a statement on Tuesday.
“First of all, we are happy to announce our next major elite competition,” said Mohamed. “I’m sure all the nation would be proud to host the Championships in Belgrade. Serbia has everything to organize a great event for athletes, coaches, officials, and, of course, for our boxing fans.”
“Because of rescheduling of the Olympic 2020, AIBA Executive Committee will discuss with the host country possible dates to adjust. We believe that we will keep planned timeframe and conduct World Championships in 2021 after the Games if the pandemic situation is under control.”
Serbian Boxing Federation President Nenad Borovcanin stated that the championships is back to Belgrade after 43 years.
“After the historical tournament of 1978 in the capital city of Yugoslavia, this is the second time for our nation to be back as hosts. Winning the medal at AIBA World Boxing Championships is a dream of all the boxers. And it is in our nature – never to stop until our dreams are achieved. I strongly believe that the Serbian Boxing Federation will do a fantastic job in organizing this tournament,” said Nenad.
