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IBA allows return of Russian, Belarus boxers with flags and anthems

The Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Wednesday it would reverse a ban on amateur boxers from Russia and Belarus and allow them to compete with national flags and anthems in events with immediate effect.

Russian energy company Gazprom is the biggest sponsor of the IBA, formerly known as AIBA.