(ATR) The AIBA executive committee confirmed on Tuesday that Hamburg will host the 2017 boxing world championships.
Hamburg was chosen over two other undisclosed bid cities. This marks the third time Germany will host the world championships but the first time it is headed to the northern port city. The previous two competitions were in Munich in 1982 and Berlin in 1995.
The AIBA decision in Doha will provide a significant lift to Hamburg's bid for the 2024 Olympics.
Hamburg most recently held the AIBA Pro Boxing finals in September, an event president C.K. Wu said showcased the city's passion for boxing.
"Hamburg proved its appetite for boxing when it held the APB finals and the country’s capacity for hosting major sporting events like the AIBA World Boxing Championships is clear," Wu said.
"After the phenomenal success of this year’s tournament in Doha and the important legacy we will leave for boxing in the Middle East, we will return to Europe in two years’ time for another thrilling showcase of boxing," he added in a statement.
Hamburg senator Michael Neumann was delighted to learn of his city's selection to host the championships."It is a great success for us and we will take the opportunity to show the world what we are capable of. My city is very grateful to AIBA for their decision," he said.
The 2017 worlds will provide a timely showcase of the city's Olympic credentials, if the competition is staged before the IOC selects the host city in September 2017.
Written in Doha, Qatar by KevinNutley
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