Elite Boxer Programme Update

We regularly get asked why can Welsh Boxing’s Elite boxers - who are also amateurs - train and compete, whilst grassroots amateur boxers in our clubs can’t?

The Welsh Government, in line with UK Government, interprets Welsh-level athletes as elite sportspeople, as they are training for Olympic and Commonwealth Games level competition and, as such, are treated in a similar way to professional boxers. Like the professionals, they are able to access a highly controlled environment where strict protocols are followed, including, crucially, regular monitoring, and there are small number in the gym at any one time.

We understand and share the frustrations of clubs not being allowed to train during this current lockdown, and the adverse effects it is having on physical and mental health of members, and we are just as keen as the Membership to get boxing back underway as soon as possible.

We also recognise that there is a national pandemic going on that is costing thousands of lives every day, meaning we need to follow laws laid down by our government. These laws and regulations help not only to protect our boxers’ health, which is of paramount importance, but also that of their family and friends too. Unfortunately, we have already seen a number of well-known figures in the boxing community pass away as a result of this awful virus, and we don’t want to see unnecessary deaths in a rush to return to boxing.

Take Care,

Colin Metson

Chief Executive Officer