The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has intensified its dispute with the International Boxing Association (IBA) by urging national Olympic committees to sever ties with IBA-affiliated boxing federations. This move, which could potentially exclude boxers from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has been met with fierce criticism from the IBA, who accuses the IOC of ‘gaslighting’ and ‘sporting blackmail’.
World Boxing, a newly formed international federation aiming to replace the embattled IBA, will host its first world championships in Liverpool next year. The event will feature both men’s and women’s competitions, marking a significant departure from the IBA’s separate tournaments. The championships will take place in September 2024.
Algeria and Japan have joined World Boxing, a new global boxing body formed after the International Boxing Association (IBA) was stripped of its Olympic recognition. This move strengthens World Boxing’s global presence and emphasizes the desire for change within the sport.
With time running out, World Boxing is urging national boxing federations to join its ranks to ensure boxing’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has threatened to remove boxing from the Games if a new global body is not established, and World Boxing aims to fill that void.
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has received a major boost from the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) after they voted to remain with the IBA, despite pressure to join the rival World Boxing organization. The decision further complicates boxing’s already uncertain future in the Olympics, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) currently overseeing Olympic qualification for the sport.
Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the heart of a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, secured a silver medal after defeating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in a thrilling semi-final bout. Khelif’s victory comes despite facing disqualification concerns and accusations from the International Boxing Association (IBA). The IOC has defended Khelif and Lin, emphasizing their rightful participation in the games.
The Paris Olympics boxing competition has been embroiled in a gender controversy, with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting facing scrutiny over their eligibility. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has firmly defended the athletes, while the International Boxing Association (IBA) has been criticized for its flawed gender tests. The debate has sparked outrage and accusations of bullying, with calls for an end to the hateful rhetoric.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, facing a gender row, secured a semifinal berth in the women’s 66kg category at the Paris Olympics, guaranteeing a medal. Her victory came after Italian opponent Angela Carini withdrew from their bout, citing concerns about Khelif’s gender. Despite the controversy, Khelif expressed her determination to continue fighting, emphasizing her identity as a woman. The International Boxing Association (IBA) has faced criticism over its handling of the situation.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has defended the participation of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwanese double world champion Lin Yu-ting in the Paris Olympics, dismissing a gender dispute that has overshadowed their competitions. The IOC has accused the International Boxing Association (IBA) of a ‘defamation campaign’ and insists the two women, who were disqualified from the 2023 World Championships over eligibility rules, are rightfully competing in the Games.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Boxing Association (IBA) have locked horns over the disqualification of two female boxers, Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, sparking controversy surrounding gender eligibility and athlete safety. The incident, which occurred during the 2023 World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, has exposed deep divisions between the two organizations and raised concerns about fairness in international sports.
