Boxing Federation responds to news of President Liu Xiubao's arrest

President Liu Xiubao has been absent for the past six months.

The hot topic of the meeting was not only the competition plans, but also the situation related to Mr. Luu Tu Bao - President of the Vietnam Boxing Federation, who has been absent from Vietnam for more than half a year.

The Executive Committee confirmed that Mr. Liu Xiu Bao left Vietnam in February 2025 to take care of family matters in the US and has not returned yet. This absence has given rise to many speculations, even unofficial information that Mr. Bao is involved with international criminal organizations.

However, the Vietnam Boxing Federation asserts that it has not yet received any official documents from domestic or international authorities regarding the above allegations. Mr. Bao's personal records and criminal record were verified by competent authorities before he joined the Executive Committee for the second term.

To ensure the smooth operation of the Federation, the conference unanimously authorized Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung, Vice President and General Secretary, to manage all affairs. This authorization will last until the end of March 2026, or until an official decision is made by Mr. Bao. Mr. Hung has also been designated as the sole spokesperson for the Vietnam Boxing Federation during this period.

Vietnam Boxing Federation emphasizes:

All activities of the Federation, including organizing domestic and international tournaments, continue as normal in accordance with the regulations.
The personal affairs of a Federation member, if any, are completely separate and he shall be solely responsible before the law.
In the event of an official conclusion from the authorities that Mr. Liu Xiubao violated the law, the Executive Committee will hold a meeting to request permission to proceed with an extraordinary General Assembly to elect a new Chairman, ensuring smooth leadership and maintaining operating funds until the end of the term.

Alongside addressing personnel issues, the Federation remains focused on professional matters. Following two successful tournaments in Dak Lak and Ninh Binh, the remaining key event of the year is the 2025 National Boxing Championship in Ho Chi Minh City (October 2-12), sponsored by Mr. Luu Tu Bao through social mobilization. This is considered a milestone in preparing the team for the 2026 National Sports Games and the 33rd SEA Games.

The Vietnam Football Federation affirmed that it will continue to operate all activities in accordance with the principles and regulations approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs , and will fully report to the Department of Sports and Physical Training, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies.

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Source: https://znews.vn/lien-doan-quyen-anh-phan-hoi-truoc-tin-chu-tich-luu-tu-bao-bi-bat-post1582902.html