CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country to host maiden men’s World Boxing Championship in 2021?
A
Russia
B
India
C
Pakistan
D
Albania
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is India. In a historic first for Indian boxing, India will host the men’s World Championship for the first time in 2021 besides next year’s women’s World Championship. AIBA made the announcement at the end of its two-day executive committee meeting in Moscow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships were held in Belgrade, Serbia from 25 October to 6 November. Belgrade was picked to host the championships for the second time; the original 2021 contract with New Delhi was cancelled due to a disagreement between AIBA and the Boxing Federation of India over hosting fees.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade in Serbia will be held between October 26 to November 6 this year.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships is set to take place from March 15 to 31 in New Delhi as India gears up to host the biennial event for the third time in the tournament’s history.

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