“We cannot compete in tournaments where Russians and Belarusians are allowed.
And, as far as I understand, Spain will not (send boxers) either, most of the countries of Western Europe are against this, ”SVT quotes Shelkhom.
A possible boycott was also reported by the Finnish Boxing Association.
On October 5, the IBA Board of Directors voted to reverse the previous decision and to allow Russian and Belarusian boxers to compete with immediate effect.
According to the decision, judges and technical officials from Russia and Belarus will also return to the competition.
Earlier, Umar Kremlev called on sports organizations to follow the example of the IBA and allow Russians to compete.