Boxing in Asian Games: Rules and Regulation

Boxing is one of the main events at the Asian Games, and a lot of players compete in this particular sport. The stakes are high, and hence only the most ferocious and determined players emerge victorious.

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The International Boxing Association (AIBA) defines the rules and regulations for boxing at the Asian Games, and below are the latest rules and regulations that are going to be followed at this year’s Asian Games in China.

Scoring System

Male and female participants in boxing traditionally compete in different weight classes at the Asian Games. The precise weight classes may occasionally vary, although they typically adhere to the AIBA’s weight class standards.

Three rounds, each lasting three minutes, with a one-minute rest in between, are the norm for men’s matches. The number of rounds in a female bout might vary, although three rounds of two minutes each are standard.

Asian Games boxing matches are judged using a 10-point criteria system. With this method, the player who prevails in each round is given ten points, while the loser is given a lower score, generally 9 points or fewer.

The efficacy and quality of clean punches delivered to the opponent’s head or upper body, the boxer’s ability to deflect blows, and his or her use of good footwork and ring discipline are all taken into account by the judges when awarding points.

Prohibited Actions

In boxing contests, the following behaviours are not permitted:

• Below-the-belt blows
• Striking the back of the head or neck
• Striking after the official has signaled a break
• Holding, shoving, or wrestling with an opponent
• Biting, head-butting, or causing harm on purpose
• Attacking with parts of the body other than the fists, such as the elbows, knees, or any other joint

Refereeing and Judging

Boxers are required to wear the proper safety equipment, which includes gloves, a helmet, a vest, a mouth guard, and, for male boxers, a groin protector. The gloves need to be an AIBA-approved weight and style, and all this has to be checked by the referee before starting the bout.

A referee oversees each match, making sure the fighters follow the rules. Three ringside judges are also present to score the fight based on some pre-defined factors.