Olympic boxing: World Boxing reaches 60 members
World Boxing, an independent international federation seeking recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said it had reached 60 members.
The federation was formed in April following the formation of the International Boxing Association (IBA). deprived of its status It became boxing’s world governing body in June 2023, having initially been suspended in 2019.
The national federations of Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Myanmar and Palestine were approved by the World Boxing Association on December 12.
World Boxing President Boris said: “World Boxing has achieved tremendously over the past 12 months and with 60 members at the end of the year, this is a fantastic achievement and solid evidence of the widespread desire for change within international boxing. . ” said Vandervost.
“The decision by so many national federations to join World Boxing demonstrates that continued participation in the Olympic Movement is vital to the future health and stability of the sport and recognizes that this can only be achieved by countries that join and support World Boxing. boxing.”
World Boxing said new members completed a “rigorous application process”.
“Their charter and operational processes demonstrate: a transparent and open election process; the existence and operation of WADA-endorsed anti-doping policies and processes; a structured dispute resolution and appeals process; a solid domestic and international boxing sports program; and is officially recognized by the National Olympic Committee (NOC) or Ministry of Sports,” World Boxing said.
UK becomes a member April 2023 World Boxing Championships.
Boxing competitions at the past two Olympic Games in Tokyo and Paris were organized by the International Olympic Committee.
The Russian-led IBA and the International Olympic Committee have been at loggerheads for years over financial and ethical concerns about the IBA.
The IBA appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) after it was stripped of its jurisdiction over the sport.
That Appeal rejected by Cas The rationale was that the IBA had not made enough changes in terms of financial transparency, officer integrity and its culture.
