Umar Kremlev
Umar Kremlev is the president of the International Boxing Association (IBA), known for his controversial leadership and recent advocacy against the International Olympic Committee's (COI) decisions regarding the participation of transgender athletes in women's boxing competitions.
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IBA President Umar Kremlev claimed that unpublished DNA test results showed Khelif had XY chromosomes.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif reveals SRY gene and testosterone therapy
United States· 2026-02-06
International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev demanded in July that Khelif’s Olympic gold medal be stripped in an effort to achieve 'transparency and openness.'
Italian boxer Angela Carini alleges online abuse after Khelif Olympic boutUnited States· 2025-09-13
Umar Kremlev is the president of IBA who called for Imane Khelif to return her Olympic gold medal.
Metai po triukšmo dėl moterų bokso Paryžiuje: ar tikrai alžyrietė neteks aukso medalio? | Sportas
Lithuania· 2025-06-30
Umar Kremlev is the president of the International Boxing Association and has criticized the IOC's handling of Olympic boxing.
Kremlev says Olympics will be just for kids if IBA stays excluded - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-06-25
Umar Kremlev is the president of the International Boxing Association and has criticized the IOC's handling of Olympic boxing.
Kremlev says Olympics will be just for kids if IBA stays excluded
Guyana· 2025-06-24Umar Kremlev is the leader of the International Boxing Association, which has faced scrutiny over gender eligibility tests.
World Boxing says it was ‘not correct’ to have named Imane Khelif in its gender test statement - CelebrityPakistan· 2025-06-05
Umar Kremlev, the president of the IBA, called on Khelif and Lin to apologise to the women whom they deprived of Olympic medals.
J.K. Rowling hails Imane Khelif boxing ban
Australia· 2025-06-03
Umar Kremlev is the head of the International Boxing Association who has been criticized for his close ties to Vladimir Putin.
‘It’s a privilege’: Boris van der Vorst, the man who saved Olympic boxing | Boxing
United Kingdom· 2025-03-23
Umar Kremlev is the businessman who ran the IBA before it was stripped of recognition.
Boxing earns spot in Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, says IOC - SportPakistan· 2025-03-20The IBA, long associated with amateur boxing, is currently led by Kremlin-linked Russian official Umar Kremlev.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif 'not intimidated' by Donald Trump as she targets second Olympic gold in LA | Boxing News
India· 2025-03-19
Umar Kremlev is the president of the International Boxing Association (IBA).
What the latest IOC decision means for Irish boxers targeting the Olympics – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-18Umar Kremlev is mentioned as the businessman running the IBA, which was suspended by the IOC over various issues.
IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games - SportPakistan· 2025-03-17
Umar Kremlev, the head of the IBA, accused the IOC of allowing two female athletes to compete despite their ban.
‘Paris Games gender row was product of Russian fake news campaign’ says IOC president - SportPakistan· 2025-03-16Umar Kremlev is the head of the International Boxing Association, which accused the IOC of allowing two female athletes to compete despite being banned.
Gender row at Paris Olympics was product of Russian fake news campaign, says IOC’s Bach
Canada· 2025-03-15Umar Kremlev, the head of the International Boxing Association, accused the IOC of allowing two female athletes to compete despite being banned.
Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, says IOC chief | Olympic GamesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-15Umar Kremlev is the president of the International Boxing Association.
Vučić će sutra ugostiti sportiste uoči Svetskog prvenstva u boksu za žene
Serbia· 2025-03-06
Umar Kremlev is the chairman of the International Boxing Association, which the IOC severed links with over concerns.
IOC recognises World Boxing for Olympics - SportPakistan· 2025-02-27
Umar Kremlev is the head of the International Boxing Association (IBA), which has been in conflict with the IOC.
En reconnaissant « à titre provisoire » la jeune instance World Boxing, le CIO ouvre la porte au maintien de la boxe aux Jeux olympiques
France· 2025-02-26
Umar Kremlev is the president of the International Boxing Association (Iba) who has been accused of corruption.
Nya boxningsförbundet uppfyller IOK:s krav
Sweden· 2025-02-24
Umar Kremlev is the head of the International Boxing Association, which has made accusations against Imane Khelif.
L’Algérienne Imane Khelif dénonce les « accusations insultantes » de l’Association internationale de boxeFrance· 2025-02-12
IBA President Umar Kremlev stated that Trump’s order validates their efforts to protect the integrity of female sports.
Trump order triggers IBA’s transgender ban
Nigeria· 2025-02-11
Umar Kremlev stated that President Trump's order validates Iba's efforts to protect the integrity of women's sports.
Nya vändningen i könsbråket – boxningsförbund vill stämma IOKSweden· 2025-02-10Umar Kremlev is the president of the International Boxing Association, which is filing a lawsuit against the IOC.
Le CIO visé par une plainte de la fédération internationale de boxe pour la participation d’Imane Khelif et de Lin Yu-ting aux JO de ParisFrance· 2025-02-10Umar Kremlev is the president of the IBA and encouraged boxers to take legal action against the COI.
La Asociación Internacional de Boxeo interpone una denuncia contra el COI | Deportes
Spain· 2025-02-10