Olympic Games IBA Secretary General Yerolimpos Fired as Paris Olympic Expulsion Looms
Paris Olympic, in a significant development, George Yerolimpos has been dismissed from his role as Secretary General and Chief Executive of the International Boxing Association (IBA). This news comes as the governing body faces the imminent prospect of being expel from the Olympic Movement. Exclusively revealed that the IBA's Board of Directors conducted an email ballot.
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Resulting in a 15 to 1 vote in favor of terminating Yerolimpo's position. The Greek official was appoint as permanent Secretary General and Chief Executive of the IBA in September last year. Following his interim role after Istvan Kovac's departure in July as part of an IBA restructuring. However, Yerolimpos' tenure has been mark by a lack of progress in key areas.
Such as integrity and transparency, leading to the International Olympic Committee IOC Executive Board's recommendation to withdraw recognition of the IBA. This decision comes after the IBA was already stripe of its rights to host the Olympic boxing tournaments at both Tokyo 2020 and Paris Olympic 2024.
The final confirmation of the expulsion is expect at an Extraordinary IOC Session scheduled for Thursday, June 22. Following contact with the IBA, the organization confirmed Yerolimpos' departure and expressed appreciation for his dedication and efforts during his tenure. The IBA released a brief statement extending their best wishes for his future endeavors.
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In the wake of Yerolimpos' dismissal, Chris Roberts, a former British Army officer, and the IBA's Development Director has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive and Secretary General. The IBA expressed confidence in Roberts’s ability to provide effective leadership and ensure a smooth transition. Roberts, who previously served as the Chief Executive of Boxing Scotland, brings extensive knowledge of the industry and a dedication to the IBA's mission.
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He has also been involved with the IBA Referee and Judges Committee, an area heavily criticized in the IOC Report. Which identified longstanding issues of corruption within the sport. As the IBA undergoes transformational times, Roberts expressed his commitment. To invest his time, experience, passion, and expertise in the boxing family.
With a lifelong dedication to the sport, he looks forward to delivering more exciting events. In collaboration with the IBA team and expanding the reach of boxing worldwide. Roberts emphasized the importance of unity and shared goals in furthering the beloved sport of boxing. Yerolimpos had previously served as the General Secretary of the World and European Karate Federation for 16 years.
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He also held positions as a director on the Athens 2004 Olympics and Paralympics Organizing Committee and remained a member of the Hellenic Olympic Committee until 2021. In addition, Yerolimpos was a former executive director of Sport Accord. His appointment as Secretary General followed Istvan Kovac's departure.
Which attracted criticism from the IOC due to concerns about a strong presidential office separate from the administrative office in Lausanne. As stated by Kit McConnell, the IOC is Sports Director. The IOC's Comprehensive Report on the Situation of the IBA. Which formed the basis for the decision to expel the IBA, and highlighted the sharp deterioration in relations. Between the Paris Olympic Movement and the IBA after Kovac's dismissal and Yerolimpos' appointment.
The report particularly criticized the IBA's attempt to block its technical officials from participating in the Paris Olympic qualifications and Olympic tournaments in March. Such actions were deemed as endangering the IOC's Olympic Paris qualification events.
And demonstrated the IBA's disregard for the boxing community. As the IBA faces its impending expulsion from the Paris Olympic. Movement, the future of boxing governance, and the sport's representation in the upcoming Olympic Games remain uncertain.
Criticism Mounts against IBA in IOC Report as Olympic 2024 Tickets Await Buyers
The International Boxing Association (IBA) continues to face intense scrutiny, with the recently released IOC report shedding light on questionable practices. The report highlighted the IBA's attempt to impose binding non-disclosure agreements on appointed experts. Such as Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers International, hindering the sharing of vital information.
This move drew sharp criticism from the IOC, further tarnishing the IBA's reputation. The IOC report also revealed a shift in the IBA's behavior following its Congress in Abu Dhabi. Initially, the IBA presented seemingly baseless excuses for their lack of cooperation. But these excuses soon transformed into open intimidation aimed at the IOC.
The IBA explicitly threatened to withdraw support if the IOC proceeded with organizing the boxing tournament at the Paris Olympic without their involvement. Such tactics indicate a more aggressive approach, likely stemming from instructions given by IBA President Umar Kremlev.
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