IOC Votes to Include Boxing in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

The IOC has voted to include boxing in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles after new governance was established following a split with the IBA. The sport will be governed by World Boxing, led by Gennadiy Golovkin. This inclusion aims to ensure a controversy-free Olympic experience following recent struggles in governance.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially decided to include boxing in the 2028 Games, which will take place in Los Angeles. This decision comes after a protracted period of uncertainty regarding the sport’s status due to governance issues. Previously, the IOC severed ties with the International Boxing Association (IBA) in 2023, following years of controversies, and established an internal governance structure for boxing, particularly for use during the Paris Olympics.

The IOC’s acceptance of boxing for the Los Angeles 2028 Games reflects the establishment of World Boxing as a governing body, led by influential figures such as Gennadiy Golovkin. This move aims to restore confidence in the sport following previous governance challenges, and it is hoped that the upcoming Olympics will build on the successes of Tokyo and Paris, avoiding the controversies that marred the Rio Games.

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