Sopida Satumrum (right) of Thailand and Maricris Igam (left) of Philippines compete during their boxing match at the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Naypyidaw on December 12, 2013. The AIBA changed the rules for amateur fighters and now boxers will fight without headgear at the Rio Games. The rule change does not apply to female fighters, who will continue to use head protection. AFP FILE PHOTO
LAUSANNE: Male boxers will compete without headguards in the 2016 Rio Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) endorsed the decision of the sport’s amateur governing body.