Exciting news for all boxing fans! The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given provisional recognition to World Boxing, paving the way for the sport's return to the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics 🥳. This major step comes after the IOC took over boxing operations during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, following the suspension of the previous governing body.
Founded in 2023, World Boxing has quickly grown, boasting 78 members across five continents 🌍. The IOC's decision highlights World Boxing's commitment to good governance, sports integrity, and adherence to the World Anti-Doping Code.
\"This is a very significant day for everyone connected with the sport of boxing in the Olympic movement,\" said Boris van der Vorst, president of World Boxing. He emphasized the importance of boxing's place in the Olympics for the sport's future and vowed to continue working towards its inclusion.
The IOC's provisional recognition means World Boxing is one step closer to securing boxing's spot in the 2028 Games. While there's still work to be done, this milestone marks a hopeful future for Olympic boxing enthusiasts 🥊❤️.
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IOC grants provisional recognition to new governing body World Boxing
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