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Duncan Mackay: Do not assume the setting up of World Boxing means the end of IBA

  • Inside the Blogs

Today's announcement about the formation of World Boxing, a new international governing body established to try to gain control of the sport at Olympic level, may seem like an unprecedented event, but it is in fact just history repeating itself.

in the Olympics after Paris 2024 remains uncertain, with the sport not on the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028, pending reforms demanded by the IOC.Kremlev and the IBA claim that all the reforms asked


World Boxing formed to ensure sport's Olympic place and rival IOC-threatened IBA

  • Boxing

A new International Federation, World Boxing, has been established with the aim of securing the sport's future in the Olympic Games as the feud between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Boxing Association (IBA) continues.

Alliance.The Alliance was created to prioritise boxing's presence at the Olympics, which is in doubt from Los

Angeles 2028 and not guaranteed for Paris 2024 due to a row over technical officials.Despite this, Australia


Park City Council approves potential role in Salt Lake City hosting of Winter Olympics

  • 2030 Olympics

The Park City Council has unanimously approved a guarantee letter confirming its support for Salt Lake City's potential hosting of either the 2030 or 2034 Winter Olympic Games.

USOPC) and the IOC are both hoping for Salt Lake City to stage the 2034 edition due to proximity with Los

Angeles 2028.However, those involved in the potential bid have stated it could host the 2030 Games if


US and Britain to lead group of countries quitting IBA to start new international boxing governing body

  • Boxing

A breakaway international governing body for boxing is set to be announced tomorrow by a group of National Federations tomorrow in a bid to save the sport's place on the Olympic programme.

concerns with the IBA's governance, including finances and refereeing and judging.Its Olympic status for Los

Angeles 2028 is still a topic of debate but the IOC has sent out multiple warnings that the IBA is at


USA Cycling builds towards LA 2028 with trio of appointments

  • Cycling

three appointments to its sports performance staff as it pursues an "ambitious" medal goal at its home Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics.

the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with an increasingly ambitious medal goal for the next Olympic cycle, Los

Angeles 2028," USA Cycling said.Griffin has 33 years of elite coaching experience and has led programmes


USA Judo sign deal with hotel provider

  • Judo

USA Judo have signed a deal with accommodation experts Team Travel Source (TTS) to arrange living quarters during tournaments and competitions.

signed last week with the French Judo Federation to create training camps before the Paris 2024 and Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics.Double gold medallist Kayla Harrison is the most successful American judoka ©Getty


CONCACAF reveal host cities and stadiums for the 2023 Gold Cup

  • Football

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) have announced the 14 host cities and 15 venues for the 2023 Gold Cup, which will be taking place in the United States and one city in Canada this summer.

The final is due to be held at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 16.The SoFi Stadium is scheduled

to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, as well as football and

compelling football involving all the Gold Cup teams right through to the final and crowning a champion in Los

Angeles on July 16."



Sapporo to consider delaying bid for Winter Olympics to 2034

  • 2030 Olympics

Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita has revealed that talks are set to get underway over possibly delaying Sapporo's bid for the Winter Olympics from 2030 to 2034.

while Salt Lake City in the United States said it would prefer to bid for 2034 to avoid a clash with Los

Angeles 2028 sponsorships.The IOC had wanted to confirm a host for 2030 at this year's delayed Session


Pro-Winter Olympics incumbent Akimoto re-elected as Sapporo Mayor in boost for 2030 prospects

  • 2030 Olympics

Katsuhiro Akimoto has been re-elected as Mayor of Sapporo in a much-needed boost for the Japanese city's hopes of staging the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Salt Lake City in the United States openly declaring its preference was for 2034 to avoid a clash with Los

Angeles 2028 sponsorships.The IOC had wanted to confirm a host for 2030 at this year's delayed Session


Wheelchair squash showcased at Canadian Women's Open

  • Paralympics

Wheelchair squash has been showcased at the Canadian Women’s Open in Toronto, with players competing on the Brookfield Place glass court.

featured at the Olympics or Paralympics, but is one of nine additional sports under consideration for Los

Angeles 2028.


Election of new SOK President set to provide boost for Stockholm 2030 Olympic bid

  • EOC

Stockholm’s bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games could be provided with a big boost after the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) recommended the businessman heading the feasibility study should be elected as its new President.

2002, have already made it clear they would prefer to host the event in 2034 to avoid a clash with Los

Angeles 2028.


IBA reveals 104 nations registered for Men's World Boxing Championships in Tashkent

  • Boxing

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has revealed more than 640 athletes from 104 countries have registered for its Men's World Boxing Championships in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent next month.

CCA was created seeking to prioritise boxing's presence at the Olympic Games, which is in doubt from Los

Angeles 2028 and not guaranteed for Paris 2024 because of a row over technical officials.However, its

tournament for the second consecutive Games at Paris 2024.Boxing has been left off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028, and the IOC warned that the IBA's threats over using its judges and referees for Paris



Paris 2024 venue among bidders for 2027 ICF World Championships

  • Canoeing

The National Olympic Nautical Stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne, a Paris 2024 venue, is among the bidders for the 2027 International Canoeing Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships.

in contending for the event.The 2027 World Championships will serve as a qualification event for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics.Vaires-sur-Marne and Le Seu have also expressed interest in the 2027 ICF Canoe