Talk:European Boxing Confederation

Important Edit

Hi, I previously made major changes to this page. Most of the information is sourced from the European Boxing Confederation's website and is, therefore, reliable and accurate. Whilst there may be a conflict of interest, my intention is to provide well-sourced information. The current page is in a bad state; it fails to inform the public about the European Boxing Confederation's function, structure, and roots. Rman1998 (talk) 17:18, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

Sentences such as

• EUBC plays a vital role in organising and regulating boxing competitions, fostering talent development, and upholding the integrity of the sport across its member nations.
• The EUBC has a rich history of shaping the landscape of boxing and nurturing countless boxing talents and Olympian medallists who have risen to prominence on the global stage, including professional world champions. Over the years, the confederation has evolved to meet the changing demands of the sport, adapting its structures and policies to ensure the highest standards of competition and sportsmanship.
• EUBC operates through a well-defined organisational structure...EUBC provides a platform for boxers of all levels to showcase their skills and compete for prestigious titles.
• EUBC achieved a significant milestone by appointing Ms. Ria Ramnarine as the first female Secretary General, marking a momentous step towards gender inclusivity and representation within the organisation.
• These Committees play integral roles in upholding ethical standards, improving coaching quality, ensuring fair officiating, organising competitions, safeguarding athletes' well-being, enhancing communication and marketing efforts, and promoting gender equality within boxing across Europe.
• The EUBC takes pride in its flagship events, the highly anticipated European Boxing Championships...travelling to the host cities to witness the thrilling competitions.
• In line with its vision, the EUBC is also dedicated to promoting professional boxing cards, adding yet another dimension to its efforts in advancing the sport’s reach and popularity.
• The whole "Leadership and Developments" section

are not neutral or supported by reliable sources. -Pelmeen10 (talk) 18:07, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

I will edit and ensure neutrality. Can I then proceed to make direct edits? Rman1998 (talk) 10:40, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

How's this?

The European Boxing Confederation (known by its abbreviation the EUBC) is a governing body for boxing within the continent of Europe. It is recognised as one of the five continental confederations operating under the International Boxing Association (IBA). The EUBC assumes a central role in coordinating and regulating boxing tournaments, as well as contributing to talent development and upholding the integrity of the sport across its member nations.

The EUBC is headquartered in Assisi, Italy, and has recently established an additional office in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Operating within an organisational framework, the EUBC facilitates a range of championships and events.

Structure and Organisation

Presently, the EUBC boasts a strong membership, consisting of 50 National Federations. As the most active confederation, it continually organises Continental Championships and International Tournaments. The EUBC registers over 10,000 boxers in five distinct age categories: Schoolboys and schoolgirls aged 13–14 years, Juniors aged 15–16 years, Youth aged 17–18 years, Under 22 category encompassing 19–22 year-olds, and the Elite category for participants aged 19–40 years. The combined membership of the EUBC comprises over 15,000 coaches, officials, and federation members. The current National Federations affiliated with the EUBC can be found listed on the official EUBC website.

EUBC Leadership and Board of Directors

On April 30, 2022, Dr. Ionnis Filippatos assumed the position of President, becoming the current leader of the EUBC. Concurrently, in the same year, the EUBC appointed the first female Secretary General, Ria Ramnarine.

The EUBC Board of Directors comprises 12 members, each contributing to the effective governance of the confederation. The Directors are:

·      President Ioannis Filippatos

·      Vice-President Sumaid Khalidov

Directors

·      Ani Hovsepyan (Athlete Representative)

·      Dymtro Tonyshev (Athlete Representative)

·      Alexander Klemenko

·      Andre Micallef

·      Felipe Jose Martinez Martinez

·      Krasimir Ininski

·      Nenad Borovcanin

·      Ohanes Ovsepian

·      Vasile Citea

·      Zsuzsanna Toth

EUBC Committees

The EUBC operates with a total of seven committees, encompassing the Ethics Committee, Coaches Committee, Referee and Judges Committee, Competition Committee, Medical and Anti-Doping Committee, Communication and Marketing Committee, and the EUBC Women’s Committee. These committees play integral roles in upholding ethical standards, improving coaching quality, ensuring fair officiating, organising competitions, safeguarding athletes’ well-being, enhancing communication and marketing efforts, and promoting gender equality within boxing across Europe.

Competitions

EUBC Championships categories:

-       EUBC Elite Men & Women European Championships

-       EUBC Under 22 Men & Women European Championships

-       EUBC Youth Men & Women European Championships

-       EUBC Junior Boys and Girls European Championships

-       EUBC Schoolboys and Schoolgirls European Championships

-       EUBC Balkan Elite Men & Women Championships

-       EUBC Balkan Junior & Youth Championships

EUBC-Sanctioned Competitions

-       EUBC Cup

-       EUBC International Tournaments

The EUBC holds its flagship events, the European Boxing Championships, which are held annually for each age category, except for the Elite category, which occurs biennially. These championships attract participation from over 25 National Federations for each event, drawing more than 500 attendees to the host cities for the competitions.

In addition to the championships, the EUBC oversees approximately fifty international tournaments every year. These tournaments offer opportunities for boxers from all age categories to compete several times annually, attracting participants from around the globe. Teams from continents like South America (e.g., Brazil), Asia (e.g., India), Oceania (e.g., Australia), the Caribbean, and other countries converge in Europe to partake in these dynamic competitions.

The EUBC introduced the yearly Balkan Championships in 2023, catering to the Elite, Youth, and Junior categories. Moreover, the inaugural EUBC Cup, held in the same year, offered prize money to boxers from 1^st to 8^th place.

The EUBC is also involved in promoting professional boxing cards.

European boxers are prominent within their continent and actively engage on a global stage. Their participation extends to events such as the IBA World Championships and the IBA World Boxing Tour series.

History

European Amateur Boxing Association (EABA)

The EUBC was formerly known as European Amateur Boxing Association (EABA), which was established in 1967.

In 2007 the EABA became EUBC.

Presidents

Over the years, the EUBC has been led by a number of individuals:

·      1967–1975: Nikifirov- Denisov Nikolay (USSR)

·      1975–1978: Hoffman Hans (Netherlands)

·      1979–1986: Restout Bernard (France)

·      1986–1990: Haw Clive John (Great Britain)

·      1990–2006: Jechev Emil (Bulgaria)

·      2006–2007: Khusainov Eduard (Russia)

·      2007–2008: Murov Evgeny (Russia)

·      2008–2012: Humbert Furgoni (France)

·      2012–2022: Franco Falcinelli (Italy) EUBC Honorary President

·      2022–present: Dr. Ionnis Filippatos (Greece)

EABA Congresses

The EABA has convened a total of 12 congresses, including 10 Ordinary Congresses and 2 Extraordinary Congresses, to address various matters related to the development and governance of boxing in Europe.

Transition from EABA to EUBC

Following the decision of the AIBA Extraordinary Congress in Chicago in 2007, the European Amateur Boxing Association (EABA) underwent a reorganisation and was renamed the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC). This was approved during the EABA Executive Committee meeting held in Paris on December 1, 2007.

Leadership and Developments

Dr. Humbert Furgoni (France) played a role in the formative years of the EUBC, and Mr. Franco Falcinelli (Italy) assumed the presidency of the EUBC in 2012, serving for a 10-year term until 2022.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EUBC adhered to strict protocols, ensuring the uninterrupted continuation of championship events. Dr. Ioannis Filippatos formulated the ‘Event Management Protocol during the Covid-19 Pandemic, which proved important in ensuring the safety and successful organisation of all EUBC events. Its efficacy was such that the IBA later adapted the protocol for its own use.

Additionally, the EUBC prioritised capacity building within the boxing community. Many IBA certification courses were facilitated, ranging from 1-star to 3-star Coaches, R&Js (Referees & Judges), and ITOs (International Technical Officials). Rman1998 (talk) 12:32, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

I'm afraid you've provided no references for any of these claims, and needless to say, claims such as "The EUBC assumes a central role.... as well as contributing to talent development and upholding the integrity of the sport across its member nations." and "These committees play integral roles in upholding ethical standards, improving coaching quality, ensuring fair officiating, organising competitions, safeguarding athletes’ well-being," are not to be considered improvements. I would suggest you take these back to the drawing board, taking care to include only information which is referenced by reliable, secondary sources. It's also imperative that the language that is used stays strictly neutral and does not make any claims about the effectiveness of the organization. The article needs to simply state what the organization does and who's involved with it (preferably if they're independently notable people). Regards,  Spintendo  16:41, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for replying. The main source is the current EUBC website; I will edit the information and ensure that it is appropriately referenced. Rman1998 (talk) 14:47, 11 August 2023 (UTC)

Also, do you expect me to reference every piece of information? I see other Wikipedia pages, 'The Football Association' etc. fail to reference all information, specifically the opening section and the function of the Football Association. Rman1998 (talk) 14:52, 11 August 2023 (UTC)

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