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IOC Banishes Governing Body from Olympics, Commits to Keeping Boxing

  • The International Olympic Committee stripped the International Boxing Association of its recognition due to governance, financial and ethical failures.
  • Boxing will remain an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Games and 2028 Los Angeles Games despite the IOC’s decision.
  • The IOC will oversee boxing at the Paris Olympics without the involvement of the IBA.
  • Countries that remain affiliated with the IBA may be ineligible to compete in Olympic boxing.
  • The IOC is now open to working with the breakaway group World Boxing as an alternative to the IBA.
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