IBA President Umar Kremlev promises prize money for boxers at LA 2028 if the IOC doesn’t change their policy towards athletes’ rewards
Umar Kremlev – IBA President.
Lausanne, Switzerland- The International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev declared the intention to award boxers prize money as he did for Paris 2024 Olympic Games in case the IOC wouldn’t change their policy on the matter.
IBA President emphasized his sympathy for Olympians who have recently spoken out against the financial exploitation of athletes by the International Olympic Committee. While the IOC continues to generate billions in revenue from marketing, sponsorships, and broadcasting, the athletes – the very heart of any sport – remain the most vulnerable and financially neglected ones within the Olympic movement.
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