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IOC to include boxing in 2028 Olympic Games programme

Posted : 17 March 2025

Boxing is set to feature in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following the selection of a new governing body, according to IOC President Thomas Bach. 


On Monday, Bach confirmed that the IOC's Executive Board had approved the inclusion of boxing in the 2028 Olympic programme, after the organization recognized World Boxing to oversee the sport. This decision marks an end to years of controversy and internal divisions regarding boxing's management.


While the decision has received approval from the Executive Board, it still requires formal confirmation by the full IOC Session, which consists of about 100 members. This is expected to be a mere formality, however.


The IOC had to step in to manage the boxing events at both the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Olympics. This came after a fallout with the Russian-led International Boxing Association, due to concerns regarding the IBA's financial practices, governance, and ethical issues.


Bach had previously stated that boxing's national federations needed to secure a new and trustworthy international partner if they wanted to ensure the sport's place in the 2028 Olympics.


In the past month, the IOC provisionally recognized World Boxing as the governing body for the sport at the upcoming Games. Bach expressed confidence that the full IOC Session would approve this decision, which would give boxers worldwide the assurance that they can compete in LA 2028, provided their national federation is recognized by World Boxing.


This decision comes at a significant time, as the IOC will also elect a new president later this week. Among the seven candidates, prominent figures such as IOC veteran Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, and former Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry are seen as front-runners.

 

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