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Boxing Officially Reinstated for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

The IOC's unanimous vote secures boxing's Olympic future under the governance of World Boxing, replacing the derecognized IBA.

Olympics - 144th IOC Session including the election of IOC President - Costa Navarino, Pylos, Greece - March 20, 2025 General view of International Olympics Committee(IOC) president Thomas Bach speaking during the 144th IOC Session REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
IOC members at a Session in Costa Navarino in Greece vote for the inclusion of boxing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Overview

  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted unanimously to include boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, ending years of uncertainty about the sport's Olympic status.
  • World Boxing, established in 2023 and now provisionally recognized by the IOC, will oversee the sport's governance moving forward.
  • The IOC mandated that only athletes affiliated with national federations under World Boxing can participate in the 2028 Olympic qualification events.
  • The International Boxing Association (IBA) was stripped of IOC recognition in 2023 due to governance, financial, and ethical failures, which led to World Boxing's formation.
  • Boxing has been a staple of the Olympics since 1904, and its reinstatement reflects broader efforts to ensure ethical and transparent governance in Olympic sports.