IBA is to award Angela Carini of Italy with Olympic champion prize money

International Boxing Association (IBA) will award Angela Carini, who abandoned the fight against Algeria’s Imane Khelif at Paris 2024 Games after 46 seconds of the first round, the IBA prize money as if she were an Olympic champion, President Umar Kremlev says.

‘I couldn’t look at her tears,’ Kremlev said. He added: ‘I am not indifferent to such situations, and I can assure that we will protect each boxer. I do not understand why they kill women’s boxing. Only eligible athletes should compete in the ring for the sake of safety.’

For the upcoming Olympics, the IBA plans to award over $3.1 million to athletes, coaches, and national federations. Gold medalists will receive $100,000, while silver and bronze medalists will receive $50,000 and $25,000, respectively.