IOC PRES. THOMAS BACH PRAISES AIBA FOR SUCCESSFUL RIO OLYMPIC BOXING
By Maloney L. Samaco
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 27 Aug 2016
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach praised International Boxing Association (AIBA) in a letter thru its President Ching-Kuo Wu for remarkable success of the Boxing Tournament at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
The AIBA website aiba.org published the letter which state that "On behalf of the Olympic Movement, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your contribution and dedication to ensuring the success of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad Rio de Janeiro."
The IOC head stated that during the past 19 days on the first Olympic Games in South America, the world?s best athletes provided us with thrilling competitions and memorable performances in stunning venues and the whole world witnessed the Brazilians? warmth, hospitality and passion for sports.
The IOC observed that the broadcast of the Games reached record numbers of viewers and unparalleled numbers engaged with the Games through social and digital media.
"Your commitment and leadership in addressing challenges and keeping a focus on your sport and your athletes were the key factor for the success of the Games," Bach further told Wu.
Bach once more thanked AIBA "for the work accomplished in the context of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad and look forward to continuing our close collaboration as we work towards the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018 and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020."
He said "he was delighted to have shared your sport and shared these memorable moments with you."
There were 76 Countries represented at the Rio 2016 Olympic Boxing Tournament and 19 nations won at least one boxing medal.
Robson Concei??o?s won the lightweight (60kg) final and handed Brazil its first ever Olympic boxing gold medal.
Britain?s Nicola Adams (51kg) and the USA?s Claressa Shields (75kg) became the first women boxers to successfully defend their Olympic titles.
Cuba?s Robeisy Ramirez (56kg) won a second gold after his flyweight (52kg) title in 2012 in London, just at the age 22 years old.
France?s six medals was their best performance at the Olympic Games, while Estelle Mossely (60kg) and Tony Yoka (+91kg) won gold medals, the first for their country since 2000 in Sydney.
Filip Hrgovic?s super heavyweight bronze (+91kg) was Croatia?s first ever Olympic boxing medal.
Filipino Rogen Ladon's foe Yurberjen Martinez?s (49kg) silver medal was Colombia?s best-ever Olympic Boxing victory.
Uzbekistan?s seven-medal harvest was the country?s most successful performance in Olympic history.
Photo shows IOC President Thomas Bach, left, speaks with AIBA President Ching Kuo Wu.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Maloney L. Samaco.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Apolinario to fight Hu in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 21 Apr 2025Warriors Shoot Down Rockets, 95-85 as Celtics, Cavaliers, Thunder Take Care of Business
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Mon, 21 Apr 20252025 USA Boxing International Open Finalized on Saturday
Mon, 21 Apr 2025Verano to face Thai in Clash of Nations on April 24
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 21 Apr 2025Masangkay to fight Ocampo in JAS on April 23
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Denver Holds Off LA Clippers in OT, 112-110
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Arca clinches 3rd and final IM norm; Guns for GM norm in last round
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025IN HER GOLDEN GIRL ERA: GABRIELA “SWEET POISON” FUNDORA SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS UNDISPUTED TITLE AGAINST MARILYN BADILLO
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Fundora Retains Undisputed Flyweight Titles; Perez Shocks Conwell in Oceanside
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Dalton Smith Drops Mathieu German Three Times, Retains WBC Silver Title
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Filipino GM Antonio beats Serbia's IM for share of lead in Caberra Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Villanueva to fight Antaran on April 27 in Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 20 Apr 2025MASOUD AND MCGRAIL CLASH IN ALL-BRITISH SHOWDOWN
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Semifinals Conclude at 2025 USA Boxing International Open
Sun, 20 Apr 2025FM Arca is inching closer to his 3rd and final IM norm
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025