Identical letters were sent by Bach to each of the 28 Summer International Federations (IFs), praising their solidarity in helping to deliver the Games, with AIBA the only governing body so far to have published the letter on their website.

Their decision to publish the letter comes after the governing body was hit with criticism following several controversial incidents involving the sport at the Games, although Bach did not single out any particular IF when writing his letter and was not referring to the specific problems within boxing.

An unspecified number of boxing judges were sent home from Rio following questionable decisions made in the Brazilian city.

Eyebrows were raised when Russia's Evgeny Tishchenko took gold in the men’s heavyweight final after he was declared the winner in his clash with Kazakhstan's Vassily Levit on August 15, despite appearing to be on the back foot throughout.

Bantamweight world champion Michael Conlan of Ireland was involved in one of the most controversial contests of the Games, having appeared to have dominated a quarter-final against Vladimir Niktin.

However, despite leaving his opponent heavily bruised, the judges controversially awarded the Russian the victory.

Conlan then went on an expletive-laden rant in a post-fight interview with RTE, where he claimed AIBA were “cheats” and that amateur boxing “stinks from the core to the very top”.

The Irishman vowed never to fight again for AIBA, with Wu then revealing that Conlan faced disciplinary action after he put his middle finger up at the judges following his loss.

Nikitin was scheduled to take on eventual silver medallist Shakur Stevenson of the United States in the last four but pulled out "due to injuries sustained in his opening two wins", ensuring he left Rio 2016 with a bronze medal.

AIBA executive director Karim Bouzidi was “reassigned” to another role within the organisation following the controversy, but President Wu stressed it had been a “truly special” tournament earlier this week.

“Your commitment and leadership in addressing challenges and keeping a focus on your sport and your athletes were the key factor for the success of the Games,” Bach's letter to the Federations said.

“The involvement of the Olympic IFs in the delivery of the Games in Rio has been higher than ever and we will ensure that the IF involvement carries on for future Olympic Games.

“The strong partnership between the IOC and the Olympic Summer IFs has helped in the resolution of many important issues in the build up and during the Games.

“Once more, I would like to thank AIBA for the work accomplished in the context of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad and look forward to continuing our close collaboration as we work towards the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018 and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.”

International Federations had the final say on Russian athletes’ eligibility at the Games after the IOC allowed the country to compete in Rio despite their doping scandal.

The boxing tournament at the Games had some notable firsts, including the controversial debut of professional fighters, following a decision taken in June.

Although they were allowed to compete, only three professionals participated and none left with a medal.

It was also the only Olympic boxing competition to date where male boxers did not wear headguards.

The full letter can be read here.