IBF returns to China once again to host the 36th IBF Annual Convention in Macau from May 27 to June 1 at Wynn Palace Cotai. IBF’s last China event was the 33rd Annual Convention in 2016. This year’s convention, themed as “Return with Glory, I Believe Future”, proudly brings together 20 world-renowned champions to compete in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Macau’s return to China. This boxing event will cement Macau’s place on the world stage.
IBF President Daryl Peoples said the federation is pleased to be returning to China and firmly believes that the convention will be a milestone event for IBF. “Since hosting our last China convention in Beijing in 2016, our events have increased significantly throughout China and the Asian region. It is fitting that we return to the region to celebrate our accomplishments and look to an even more successful future for the organization there. We also look forward tostrengthening our ties with the boxing community in China and all across Asia,” he said.
“In 2017, we became the first international sports organization to work with the Chinese government by creating theIBF Belt and Road Region (IBF B&R),” he added. “Through IBF B&R, we launched the Silk Road Champions Tournament to promote boxing to countries and cities along the Belt and Road. Today, we are once again bringing our most important annual event to Macau, which demonstratesour commitment toward future development in the region.”
Wang Ruihang, the president of IBF B&R and IBF China, emphasized the significance of hosting this important global sports event in Macau. “Macau is an integral part of the Silk Road, where Eastern and Western cultures converge. The year 2019 is also significant as it marks the 20thAnniversary of Macau’s return to China. We are excited about the future of boxing in Macau, and we look forward to celebrating the start of a new era in boxing.”
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