LAUSANNE: Russia has become the first country to host the new format of AIBA Team World Cup.
The event final is scheduled for October in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.
The tournament is timed to coincide with 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II under the motto “Boxing for peace”.
AIBA executive committee members voted in favour to approve the bid on the meeting in Budapest on February 17th.
The best national teams from all over the world will take part in the edition. This format will make boxing more attractive for spectators and sponsors.