Manny Pacquiao Denied Olympic Bid by IOC Due to Age Limit

The International Olympic Committee has upheld its age limit for boxers, preventing Manny Pacquiao from competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics at age 45.

• 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.

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