World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst is delighted that his federation has received the backing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but told Reuters on Thursday that the real work had just begun.

In a groundbreaking move, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially recognized World Boxing, a breakaway organization from the International Boxing Association (IBA). This decision marks a significant step toward securing boxing’s place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games,

The International Olympic Committee has taken a key step toward retaining boxing on the program for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 as it recognized a new governing body for the sport.

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

CHENNAI: The North Paris Arena is ensconced in one corner of the sprawling metropolis. In the quiet neighbourhood, cheered on by thousands, boxers were carving out their destiny inside the ring during the 2024 Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee has granted provisional recognition to World Boxing as the sport’s international governing body, signifying a major step towards the inclusion of the sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee has taken a key step toward retaining boxing on the program for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 as it recognized a new governing body for the sport.