Turkish dancing was part of entertainment at the Women's World Boxing Championships Opening Ceremony ©IBA

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Athletes represented their teams with national flags during the Opening Ceremony ©IBA
Athletes represented their teams with national flags during the Opening Ceremony ©IBA
Competition is taking place at the Başakşehir Youth and Sports Facility ©IBA
Competition is taking place at the Başakşehir Youth and Sports Facility ©IBA
Ukraine were present at the Opening Ceremony, despite the ongoing invasion - the International Boxing Association has banned Russia and Belarus from its events ©IBA
Ukraine were present at the Opening Ceremony, despite the ongoing invasion - the International Boxing Association has banned Russia and Belarus from its events ©IBA
Several traditional acts performed in Istanbul ©IBA
Several traditional acts performed in Istanbul ©IBA
Turkey is hosting the Women's World Boxing Championships ©IBA
Turkey is hosting the Women's World Boxing Championships ©IBA
Susann Köpke took the oath on behalf of referees and judges ©IBA
Susann Köpke took the oath on behalf of referees and judges ©IBA
Traditional music was also part of the festivities in Istanbul ©IBA
Traditional music was also part of the festivities in Istanbul ©IBA


IBA President Umar Kremlev championed gender equality in his speech ©IBA
IBA President Umar Kremlev championed gender equality in his speech ©IBA
Volunteers were part of the Opening Ceremony, leading out the flagbearers ©IBA
Volunteers were part of the Opening Ceremony, leading out the flagbearers ©IBA