The boxing federations of Sweden and Canada announced that they would boycott the world championships among women and men in boxing due to the planned participation of Russia and Belarus under their national flags.
It is reported that the UK team will not participate in the women's tournament.
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Note that earlier the teams of the USA, Ireland and the Czech Republic announced their decision to boycott the World Cup..
The men's world championship will be held in Uzbekistan from 1 to 14 May, and the women's - in India from 15 to 31 March. The IBA allowed Russians and Belarusians to participate in tournaments under its auspices and allowed the use of the flags and anthems of both countries.
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Earlier it was reported that boxing may be excluded from the Olympics due to ties with Gazprom..