Ireland deserves explanation over Rio boxing, says Sports Minister

The president of the Amateur International Boxing Association is set to be brought to Ireland for talks with the Government later this month over corruption claims at last summer’s Rio Olympics.

Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed the meeting has been sought due to concerns that “mindboggling” decisions in Irish bouts have not been explained. The meeting is due to take place on January 18 in Dublin.

Despite having a track record of repeated medal success in previous Olympic boxing tournaments, Ireland’s most prized amateur fighters suffered a series of controversial defeats during Rio 2016.