NBF AGM on this month
The Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF) will host its annual general meeting (AGM) later this month, where members will deliberate on the hosting of amateur tournaments, amongst other agenda points.
Boxing federation's spokesperson Robert Haihambo said this year being an elective year for some of the affiliate regional federations, the boxing mother body sees it timely to enforce a few rules.
“Hosting of unapproved or non-sanctioned amateur boxing tournaments is a form of disregard for AIBA rules.
“If the hosting of a tournament is not part of the approved national calendar then it is regarded as unrecognised and thus not approved and illegal,” he said, adding that those will be amongst the few points that will need to be emphasised.
The planned AGM that will be hosted in Windhoek on 25 February will see over 28 delegates attending the meeting.
Haihambo indicated that the federation has set out 2017 as a year of development and aligning itself to improved administration with better engagement with affiliates and partners through education and dialogue.
He further indicated that a member of a regional federation standing for election or nomination as an executive at any level of amateur boxing is to sign an eligibility form confirming that they are not involved in professional boxing other than amateur boxing.
He noted that forming strategic alliances both locally and international has been re-emphasised as a crucial point for the year and going forward as funding continues to be a possible hamstring for the federation's activities.
“The federation's mandate and its values revolve around serving the boxer and we are looking to secure mutually beneficial partnerships to make this event a success,” he said.
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Boxing federation's spokesperson Robert Haihambo said this year being an elective year for some of the affiliate regional federations, the boxing mother body sees it timely to enforce a few rules.
“Hosting of unapproved or non-sanctioned amateur boxing tournaments is a form of disregard for AIBA rules.
“If the hosting of a tournament is not part of the approved national calendar then it is regarded as unrecognised and thus not approved and illegal,” he said, adding that those will be amongst the few points that will need to be emphasised.
The planned AGM that will be hosted in Windhoek on 25 February will see over 28 delegates attending the meeting.
Haihambo indicated that the federation has set out 2017 as a year of development and aligning itself to improved administration with better engagement with affiliates and partners through education and dialogue.
He further indicated that a member of a regional federation standing for election or nomination as an executive at any level of amateur boxing is to sign an eligibility form confirming that they are not involved in professional boxing other than amateur boxing.
He noted that forming strategic alliances both locally and international has been re-emphasised as a crucial point for the year and going forward as funding continues to be a possible hamstring for the federation's activities.
“The federation's mandate and its values revolve around serving the boxer and we are looking to secure mutually beneficial partnerships to make this event a success,” he said.
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