The qualification process continues and around 200 boxers have already qualified. Paris 2024 Olympics, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Questions arose once again as to whether the sport would continue to exist. 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Program and provoked a strong reaction from International Boxing Association (IBA).
After being suspended by the IBA in 2019 due to an investigation into financial irregularities and rigged matches at the Rio 2016 tournament. The IOC was responsible for organizing qualifying tournaments for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, but I've already warned that there won't be a third time. This decision was approved by the organization's athletic director. kit mcconnellat a recent meeting of the Executive Committee in Lausanne.
“Unless we work with the IOC to establish a new boxing organization, we will not be able to include boxing in the Los Angeles program.” McConnell said, acknowledging the IBA: “If boxing is part of Los Angeles 2028, it will never be involved.”
The statement followed a broad and strong statement from the IBA, which said: “The IOC management is once again trying to destroy the sports family and violate all the rules of clear democracy and transparency… , the IOC intentionally said. It creates division, uncertainty and instability in the sports world. These people, by their actions, are forcing athletes into “slaves” to this ridiculous situation, while the current IOC leadership takes money from our athletes and lines their pockets. It continues to grow. ”
“The reality and truth is that there is no alternative financially or in terms of organization or experience to the IBA as a governing body. Constant interference in the affairs of sports federations. Violating the principles of its own Olympic Charterfreedom of expression, and imposing its own fictitious rules,” the Russian-chaired group added. Umar Kremlev.
In the midst of a five-year conflict centered on the United States and Britain, world boxing It was created last April and was charged with seeking approval from the IOC and keeping the sport in Los Angeles. Little by little, some members are joining the new federation, and this was also mentioned in the IBA statement.
“We have seen this so-called World Boxing unable to raise the funds and financial support it needs to survive, leaving the rebel organization in a precarious position… The IBA is a completely transparent and free organization and is the home of boxing for athletes and coaches. “We will always defend our legal rights, protect our athletes and coaches, and no longer allow IOC leaders to dictate terms or interfere in IBA matters.”
“We refuse to allow boxing to become a victim of political agendas. We will maintain the highest standards, even when tactics overlap. Our resolve is unwavering and boxing’s The future is not in jeopardy. We, unlike the IOC, will use all legal means to prove ourselves right. We will defend our legal rights, protect our athletes and coaches, and the IOC We will no longer allow anyone to dictate the rules or interfere in the affairs of the IBA,” Kremlev said at the end of the IBA statement.
Boxing made its debut at the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis and continued uninterrupted thereafter. For the first time, women participated in the 2012 London Games. So far, 197 boxers have qualified and the second Olympic Qualifying Championship will be held in Thailand from May 23 to June 3.. This will be the last Games hosted by the IOC. It's unclear what will happen from Paris to Los Angeles.
