After triumphant
debut in London Olympic,2012, Women’s Boxing is
going to be included in Commonwealth Games also. The decision was made
on Friday 28 September at the Commonwealth Games Federation's General
Assembly in Kampala (Uganda).
The next Commonwealth Games will
be held in Glasgow from 23 July to 3 August, 2014.
"I am delighted that the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth
Games have added women's boxing to its sports programme", stated Dr
Ching-Kuo Wu, AIBA (International Boxing Association) President. "After the resounding success
of the London 2012 Olympic Games, where women's boxing was one of the star
attractions, our fans will once again be treated to something truly special.”
"This inclusion demonstrates the continued growth in popularity of women's boxing that I wish to continue promoting even further. Women boxers have reached world-class levels over the last couple of years and the Commonwealth Games will be another opportunity for these athletes to showcase their talents".
"This inclusion demonstrates the continued growth in popularity of women's boxing that I wish to continue promoting even further. Women boxers have reached world-class levels over the last couple of years and the Commonwealth Games will be another opportunity for these athletes to showcase their talents".
The three Olympic weight categories Fly (51kg), Light (60kg)
and Middle (75kg) will be included in the Game.
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