Nine boxers are on the committee including former chair Oleksandr Khyzhniak of Ukraine and former vice-chair Irma Testa of Italy.
'I look forward to working closely with IBA to inspire young athletes and fans around the world.' 'I take immense pride in the fact that my fellow athletes believe that I can play a role in ensuring the athletes' voices and ideas are heard.
'I am delighted to be elected to this position of responsibility,' said Borgohain. Lovlina Borgohain and Shiva Thapa from India have been elected as the chair and vice-chair of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Athletes' Committee following elections at the Women's and Men's World Boxing Championships.īorgohain, a bronze medallist from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, will hold the top position, while 2015 world bronze medallist Thapa joins her as vice-chair.
