26/02/2025
World Boxing Gains Historic IOC Recognition: A Victory for the SportтАЩs Olympic Future. Asian Boxing proudly welcomes the International Olympic CommitteeтАЩs (IOC) official recognition of World Boxing, marking a pivotal moment for the sportтАЩs future within the Olympic movement.
This landmark decision ensures that boxing remains an integral part of the Olympic Games under a transparent, athlete-focused, and well-governed system. The recognition of World Boxing by the IOC solidifies a secure and fair competitive pathway for athletes worldwide as they prepare for Los Angeles 2028 and beyond.
Pichai Chunhavajira, President of Asian Boxing, hailed this achievement as a triumph for the sport:
"The IOCтАЩs recognition of World Boxing is a defining moment that safeguards boxingтАЩs Olympic future. This decision reaffirms the sportтАЩs commitment to integrity, governance, and fair competition, ensuring that athletes have a rightful place on the worldтАЩs biggest sporting stage. Asian Boxing stands fully behind World Boxing and remains dedicated to working together to strengthen and develop the sport across our continent and globally."
This recognition is the result of tireless efforts by national federations, athletes, coaches, and officials who have fought to preserve boxingтАЩs Olympic status. With World Boxing now officially recognized, the sport is set to move forward with a renewed focus on excellence, transparency, and athlete welfare.
Asian Boxing remains committed to supporting the development of boxing at all levels and will continue to collaborate with World Boxing to create more opportunities for athletes to succeed.
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