About AIBA The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is boxing s world governing body, a non-profit organisation and the only boxing organisation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
AIBA History AIBA has sought to constantly evolve boxing since established in 1964, introducing groundbreaking reforms that have shaped it into one of the most popular sports in the world today. Creation of AIBA First AIBA Junior World Championships in Yokohama, Japan First AIBA Women s World Championships in Scranton, USA Historical beginning of the WSB 1st Season Pro boxers from non- AIBA families can qualify for the Olympic Games AIBA reaches the great number of 203 Member National Federations 1964 1979 2001 2010 2016 2018 1974 1994 2006 2012 2016 First AIBA World Championships in Havana, Cuba Women boxing is recognised AIBA Launched the new logo History is made at the London 2012 Olympic Games after women s boxing makes its debut Men elite are no longer wearing headguards
AIBA Family AIBA represents the global community of Olympic boxing As a family, we all share the same values, the same vision and the same goal to push boxing forward to greater heights The AIBA Family is huge and never stops growing, consist of: Athletes, coaches, National Federations and their staff, Franchises, Referees and Judges, Medical and Technical staff and the AIBA staff.
Development of Boxing AIBA works hard to develop boxing at all levels Invigorating the sport s grassroots Creating and exploring sustainable career opportunities Professional opportunities with the innovative World Series of Boxing (WSB) Professional Junior / Youth Elite AIBA Boxers Pathway AIBA offers a clear competition system for boxers starting at the Junior level and leading them right through until the last bout of their career. Grass-roots
Your Responsibilities as a Member of the AIBA Family The AIBA Code of Ethics, Conduct Policy, Whistle-blower Policy applies to all Fundamental pillars of the AIBA Code of Ethics Responsibility Fairness Integrity Respect Safety Duty of the entire AIBA Family to report any incidents
We all strive for excellence and greater success Performing at the highest level - Brings pressures and demands - Brings overwhelming desire for victory - Brings boxers adrenaline and emotions are at their highest This cannot be used as an excuse for cheating and inappropriate actions or reactions.
Ensuring a Level Playing Field The following changes have been introduced: Draw Commission has been disbanded Swiss Timing electronic draw system now also selects the Referees and Judges for each bout to ensure transparency Judges are now on all four sides of the ring All five of the Judges scorecards are now used to determine the winner of a bout
Scoring System In 2010, AIBA adopted the Ten-Points Must scoring system The scoring system has proved to be the most effective in competition
Respecting the Decision Losing in a close contest can be devastating for a boxer who feels they did enough to win the bout. AIBA s Judges are contracted to score bouts fairly and honestly. Referees and Judges receive constant assessment and evaluation. The integrity of the R&J community is central to the success of the sport.
Prevention of Competition Manipulation Part of this PPT is created by the IOC to be used by NOCs, NFs, IFs and other sports governing bodies.
What is sports integrity? Examples of sports integrity problems: Competition manipulation Doping Disrespect of the rules of the competition Lack of security in sport Abuse and violence Inequality and harassment Poor governance and corruption Criminal behaviour Hooliganism
OBJECTIVES To better understand the threat of competition manipulation globally and hence be better equipped to counter it AGENDA 1. What is sports integrity? 2. What is competition manipulation? 3. Code of conduct on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions 4. Code of conduct 5. Anti-Doping 12
What is competition manipulation? Manipulation or match-fixing refers to: an intentional arrangement, act or omission aimed at an improper alteration of the result or the course of a sports competition, in order to remove all or part of the unpredictable nature of the aforementioned sports competition with a view to obtaining an undue advantage for oneself or for others. Source : Council of Europe Convention on the manipulation of sports competitions (2014)
Sports integrity We need to prevent cheating and protect the integrity of sports so that 1. Sport remains just and fair for the participants: Athletes, coaches and officials can trust that there is no cheating in the competition 2. Sport remains credible and interesting for the spectators, sponsors and other stakeholders: Everybody can trust that what they see is real 14
You should not bet on your own sport (check your sports rules). Athletes participating at the Olympic Games or AIBA competitions cannot bet on the Olympic Games or AIBA competitions. In the sports betting market there is More and more money More and more offers online including live betting Legal and illegal markets Code of Conduct Risk that athletes, coaches, officials, referees and judges bet on their competitions and/or try to manipulate them 15
Code of Conduct Manipulation is cheating TO LOSE or INFLUENCE a part or the results of a competition in order to: 1. Gain a sporting advantage For example losing on purpose to face an easier opponent in the next round 2. Gain money Losing on purpose to win a bet or being corrupted by people who bet on your conduct 16
You are not allowed to disclose team/race tactics, injuries or other information about you, your team or your opponents SOCIAL MEDIA: NEVER publish inside information or participate in inside information groups or disclose information when you are approached by private messaging Code of Conduct Because this information may be used for betting purposes. 17
To report, you can contact Code of Conduct Your club Your national federation AIBA https://www.aiba.org/aibaintegrity-hotline-2/ Some other person/entity you trust or The IOC integrity hotline: www.olympic.org/integrityhotline The police 18
Disciplinary Commission Ethics Commission, President, Executive Committee Members, AIBA Integrity Officer or Other Authorities Integrity Hotline Confidential Reporting https://www.aiba.org/aiba-integrity-hotline-2/ This Hotline can be used to report: Suspicious approaches or activities related to competition manipulation Involvement of gambling activities Incidents of harassment and/or abuse Any other infringements of the AIBA Code of Ethics or other matters, including financial misconduct or further legal, regulatory and ethical breaches over which AIBA has jurisdiction.
What can I do to prevent manipulation of sport competitions? Know the Code of Conduct! Educate your team mates, athletes, players and officials Comité International Olympique
Vulnerability factors making individuals susceptible to competition manipulation: Insufficient revenue (no contract, poorly/irregularly paid) Marginal stakes of the event (for example the last rounds of the season) Gambling problems Age young people may be ignorant and older people finishing their career may feel they have nothing to lose
Violations, Sanctions and Penalties AIBA Legal and Integrity Department is responsible for Investigate specific cases or complaints Escalate cases when evidence is valid Ethics Commission is responsible for Investigate specific cases based on AIBA Code of Ethics Recommend sanctions Disciplinary Commission is responsible for: All decisions regarding appropriate penalties and sanctions based on Disciplinary Code