Overview

• Manny Pacquiao's request for an age exemption to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics was denied by the International Olympic Committee.
• The boxing legend sought to bypass the age cap of 40, but the IOC's decision was firm, citing the rules set in 2013.
• Efforts by the Philippines to secure a 'universality' slot for Pacquiao, which would allow for special entry, were unsuccessful.
• Pacquiao, who retired in 2021, has a professional record of 62-8-2 and has won titles across eight different weight classes.
• Despite his retirement, Pacquiao's influence in boxing and his political career in the Philippines continue to be significant.