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IOC Recommends Boxing for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics After Governance Shakeup

The International Olympic Committee's executive board has proposed the sport's inclusion following provisional recognition of a new governing body, World Boxing.

Olympics - IOC Executive Board meeting - Press Conference - Costa Navarino, Pylos, Greece - March 17, 2025 IOC President Thomas Bach during the press conference REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
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Overview

  • The IOC's executive board has recommended adding boxing to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic program, with a final vote by the full IOC session expected this week.
  • This development follows the IOC's provisional recognition of World Boxing as the sport's new governing body, replacing the International Boxing Association (IBA).
  • The IBA was stripped of its Olympic status in 2023 after failing to address governance, financial, and ethical issues, including disputes over athlete eligibility.
  • The IOC had managed boxing events at the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Olympics due to its suspension of the IBA in 2019.
  • If approved, this decision will secure boxing's place in the 2028 Games, providing clarity for athletes and national federations under World Boxing's oversight.