NEW DELHI: The Indian Boxing Federation on Friday joined breakaway World Boxing to "counter the threat" to the sport's Olympic future, but BF president Ajay Singh said the federation had "actually suspended itself from the IBA as well." Has not been removed.
The International Olympic Committee has repeatedly reiterated its threat to pull boxing out of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if the national federation continues to associate itself with the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA).
"It is extremely important for the sustainability of boxing that it retains its Olympic status, so we are delighted to join World Boxing," Singh said in a press release. But the BFI chief, who was appointed vice-president of the IBA last year Tha, told reporters in an online interaction late that Indian boxers can still continue to participate in IBA tournaments.
Singh said, "The situation is that although India has not actually separated itself from the IBA and we can continue to participate in the IBA Championships if we wish, it is important for me to create a world body which is linked to the IOC." yes.,
"For us, the most important event is the Olympics, as well as the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, all of which fall under the purview of the IOC," Singh admitted, citing the recent decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sports against the IBA. that it would be "incredibly difficult" for it to gain recognition from the IOC.
"I don't want to deprive our boxers of any championship in the world. We have a clear understanding with World Boxing that we will be able to participate in those (IBA) championships," Singh said.
CAS rejected the IBA's appeal against the decision of the IOC session to withdraw recognition of the IBA as an international boxing federation.But if the BFI does not completely sever its ties with the IBA, Indian boxers will not be able to participate in the 2028 Games even if the sport is retained in the roster.
"Any boxer whose National Federation adheres to the IBA will not be able to participate in the Olympic Games LA28," the IOC said in a statement on Thursday.
"The concerned NOC shall exclude such National Boxing Federation from its membership."India's role in the establishment of the Asian Confederation of WB
============================== World Boxing, which is headed by former IBA presidential candidate Boris Van de Vorst, in April Launched in 2023 and aims to ensure boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement.
On 7 May, the WB held its first formal meeting with the IOC, signaling the beginning of formal cooperation between the two organizations.W representatives have also been seen holding meetings with Asian federations supported by IOC officials at the ongoing Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok, which are overseeing the event.
India's membership application, which was approved by the BFI's Genera Assembly, will be approved by the World Boxing Executive Board. Currently, it has 30 members including the United States, Great Britain, Netherlands, Wales Scotland, Germany, Canada and Brazil. have members, but need the support of more federations to meet the minimum criteria for recognition.
"We have a limited time frame because, to be included in the program, we do not need to receive a provisional accreditation before the end of this year," Van der Vorst said. Boxing must be included as early as 2025.,
"The principle is that now we have 30 members and we have to reach the number of 50. This is a requirement for the Summer Olympic Games. There are other requirements as well," he said. The Dutchman expressed hope that India will invite more Asian countries to the WB. Will play an important role in inclusion.
“India is a very important country in international boxing and we look forward to welcoming BFI to the growing world boxing family.This is a very exciting development that will significantly expand our presence in Asia and I look forward to working closely with BFI. “To achieve our shared goals,” he said.
The BFI aims to play a leading role in the establishment of the Asian Confederation and promote the recruitment of other national federations in the region. It intends to actively participate in the work of the World Boxing Committee and all commissions, as well as to host world competitions. It is also intended to support World Boxing's efforts to bid and secure commercial partnerships and generate new income streams.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had revoked the IBA's recognition in 2019 over long-standing financial, sporting integrity and governance issues.Boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be overseen by the IOC. This will be the second consecutive time after the Tokyo Olympics that the IOC will have no involvement in competitions at the mega-event.
The International Olympic Committee has repeatedly reiterated its threat to pull boxing out of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if the national federation continues to associate itself with the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA).
"It is extremely important for the sustainability of boxing that it retains its Olympic status, so we are delighted to join World Boxing," Singh said in a press release. But the BFI chief, who was appointed vice-president of the IBA last year Tha, told reporters in an online interaction late that Indian boxers can still continue to participate in IBA tournaments.
Singh said, "The situation is that although India has not actually separated itself from the IBA and we can continue to participate in the IBA Championships if we wish, it is important for me to create a world body which is linked to the IOC." yes.,
"For us, the most important event is the Olympics, as well as the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, all of which fall under the purview of the IOC," Singh admitted, citing the recent decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sports against the IBA. that it would be "incredibly difficult" for it to gain recognition from the IOC.
"I don't want to deprive our boxers of any championship in the world. We have a clear understanding with World Boxing that we will be able to participate in those (IBA) championships," Singh said.
CAS rejected the IBA's appeal against the decision of the IOC session to withdraw recognition of the IBA as an international boxing federation.But if the BFI does not completely sever its ties with the IBA, Indian boxers will not be able to participate in the 2028 Games even if the sport is retained in the roster.
"Any boxer whose National Federation adheres to the IBA will not be able to participate in the Olympic Games LA28," the IOC said in a statement on Thursday.
"The concerned NOC shall exclude such National Boxing Federation from its membership."India's role in the establishment of the Asian Confederation of WB
============================== World Boxing, which is headed by former IBA presidential candidate Boris Van de Vorst, in April Launched in 2023 and aims to ensure boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement.
On 7 May, the WB held its first formal meeting with the IOC, signaling the beginning of formal cooperation between the two organizations.W representatives have also been seen holding meetings with Asian federations supported by IOC officials at the ongoing Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok, which are overseeing the event.
India's membership application, which was approved by the BFI's Genera Assembly, will be approved by the World Boxing Executive Board. Currently, it has 30 members including the United States, Great Britain, Netherlands, Wales Scotland, Germany, Canada and Brazil. have members, but need the support of more federations to meet the minimum criteria for recognition.
"We have a limited time frame because, to be included in the program, we do not need to receive a provisional accreditation before the end of this year," Van der Vorst said. Boxing must be included as early as 2025.,
"The principle is that now we have 30 members and we have to reach the number of 50. This is a requirement for the Summer Olympic Games. There are other requirements as well," he said. The Dutchman expressed hope that India will invite more Asian countries to the WB. Will play an important role in inclusion.
“India is a very important country in international boxing and we look forward to welcoming BFI to the growing world boxing family.This is a very exciting development that will significantly expand our presence in Asia and I look forward to working closely with BFI. “To achieve our shared goals,” he said.
The BFI aims to play a leading role in the establishment of the Asian Confederation and promote the recruitment of other national federations in the region. It intends to actively participate in the work of the World Boxing Committee and all commissions, as well as to host world competitions. It is also intended to support World Boxing's efforts to bid and secure commercial partnerships and generate new income streams.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had revoked the IBA's recognition in 2019 over long-standing financial, sporting integrity and governance issues.Boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be overseen by the IOC. This will be the second consecutive time after the Tokyo Olympics that the IOC will have no involvement in competitions at the mega-event.
