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in the organisation's acronym from AIBA.However, boxing has been left off the initial programme from Los

Angeles 2028, with a deadline of 2023 in place for IBA to meet certain criteria set by the International

right to organise the boxing event for Paris 2024 and it has been left off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028.

Angeles 2028.


England Boxing fears impact of IBA Extraordinary Congress on "future of Olympic boxing"

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England Boxing has expressed concerns over the impact of the International Boxing Association's (IBA) Extraordinary Congress in Yerevan on "the future of Olympic boxing", and urged the governing body to make rebuilding its relationship with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) its "number one goal".

of the Extraordinary Congress has sparked fresh doubt over boxing's place at the Olympic Games from Los

Angeles 2028, with the IOC declaring itself "extremely concerned" at the manner in which proceedings

was a "direct vote of confidence for Mr Kremlev".Boxing has been left off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028, with IBA having been stripped of its rights to organise competition at Tokyo 2020 and


IBA and IOC remain in opposing corners, but do not rule out boxing for Los Angeles 2028

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There is never a dull day covering the Olympic Movement, but every so often, one comes along that stands out like the damage done by a well-placed punch in a boxing ring.

Angeles 2028, having been left off the initial programme and with the International Olympic Committee

IBA's hopes of restoring its IOC recognition and securing boxing's berth at Los Angeles 2028 have not

Angeles 2028, with the IOC's Executive Board again set to discuss the situation in December.Boxing remains

would be, but I'll leave myself open to blows by concluding with a prediction that boxing will be at Los

Angeles 2028.


Exclusive: FISU rules out double award of World University Games for 2027 bidders

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International University Sports Federation (FISU) Acting President Leonz Eder has made it clear the organisation will not award successive Summer World University Games to 2027 bidders North Carolina and Chungcheong at the next Executive Committee meeting in Brussels.

looking to find the sweet spot between the United States co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Eder suggested that neither would concede for a later date, nor would decisions


Exclusive: IBA secretary general hits back at "totally misinformed" IOC after Extraordinary Congress criticism

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International Boxing Association (IBA) secretary general George Yerolimpos has hit back at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) criticism of its Extraordinary Congress held yesterday here, claiming that it is "totally misinformed about the actual situation".

Boxing remains off the initial programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, and the IOC expressed a series

Boxing remains off the initial programme for Los Angeles 2028, and Umar Kremlev said yesterday "we shouldn

der Vorst insisted that only the Dutch challenger would have been able to secure boxing's place at Los

Angeles 2028.IBA has additionally lost its right to organise the boxing tournament at Paris 2024.


Van der Vorst criticises lack of "democratic process" after no election held at IBA Extraordinary Congress

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Boris van der Vorst has vowed to "continue to fight for the Olympic dream", and claimed that the International Boxing Association's (IBA) Extraordinary Congress here where he was denied the opportunity to stand against incumbent President Umar Kremlev was not a suitable "democratic process".

Western nations, warning that IBA risked inflicting fatal damage to its hopes of boxing featuring at the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics, the Extraordinary Congress voted by a significant majority not to stage an election.Reacting

be discussed at the next Executive Board meeting.Boxing has been left off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028 due to the IOC's continued concerns over IBA governance, but van der Vorst has insisted


Kremlev in celebratory mood as Sweden warns IBA Extraordinary Congress "complete disaster"

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Umar Kremlev was tonight present at a celebration dinner after the International Boxing Association (IBA) Extraordinary Congress voted against allowing Boris van der Vorst to challenge him in a Presidential election here.

third organisation", and said that, while he hoped boxing would keep its place at the Olympics from Los

Angeles 2028, the IBA also had other priorities.Swedish Boxing Federation President Per-Axel Sjöholm

We have to get to the point where boxing will be part of the Olympic Games in 2024 as well as 2028."

Yerevan by claiming it is "extremely concerned".Boxing has been left off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028.IBA had its IOC recognition withdrawn in June 2019, and been stripped of its right to organise


Duncan Mackay: Kremlev has backing of the boxing family so maybe it is time the IOC gave him a chance

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A few minutes after the International Boxing Association (IBA) Extraordinary Congress had voted not to hold a vote, a group of delegates gathered by the side of the stage and begun chanting "Umar! Umar! Umar!" while punching their fists excitedly in to the air.

Angeles 2028 programme ©Getty ImagesThe IOC are a pragmatic organisation who will not throw a sport

Olympics are taking place in Los Angeles and boxing remains a popular sport in the United States will

Angeles 2028.While merchants of doom on social media were writing off boxing’s Olympic chances, there

has pulled off the political equivalent of rope-a-dope and that the IOC will back down in time for Los

Angeles 2028, or whether they are just waiting to administer that final punch that will leave boxing


LA28 basketball venue to receive upgrades over next two years

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The venue that has been selected to stage the basketball and wheelchair basketball competitions at Los

Angeles 2028 is set to receive upgrades over the next two years.

connect the LA Live area to the 20,000-seat arena with an outdoor gathering space.According to the Los

The renovations are scheduled to be finished greatly in advance of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.The

Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers from the NBA, and the Women's National Basketball Association's

Los Angeles Sparks.The Clippers are anticipated to move out of the stadium for the under construction

18,000-seat Intuit Dome in 2024, which is when their lease expires.NHL's Los Angeles Kings also utilise


IOC issues fresh Olympic warning after IBA vote against holding new election for President at Extraordinary Congress

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has claimed it is "extremely concerned" after the International Boxing Association (IBA) voted at its Extraordinary Congress against holding a fresh election to choose a President, leaving Russia's Umar Kremlev at the head of the world governing body. 

challenge Kremlev casts fresh doubt over boxing's efforts to preserve its place at the Olympic Games from Los

Angeles 2028, following a series of International Olympic Committee warnings over IBA governance."


IBA Presidential candidate van der Vorst hits back at "misinformation" from Kremlev supporter Reher

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International Boxing Association (IBA) Presidential candidate Boris van der Vorst has hit back at Slovenian Boxing Association President Robert Reher, who had questioned his credentials for the leadership role.

concerns over boxing's presence at the Olympic Games, having been left off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028.Boris van der Vorst has vowed to resign as IBA President if he is elected and does not


USA Boxing queries decision to clear Kremlev of breaking IBA campaign rules

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USA Boxing has questioned the decision of the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) Interim Nomination Unit to dismiss three complaints alleging that International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev had broken campaign rules in the build-up to tomorrow's Extraordinary Congress here.

fighting to preserve boxing's place at the Olympic Games, having been left off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028.


Van der Vorst aims to challenge Kremlev for IBA Presidency if fresh election approved at Extraordinary Congress

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Dutch official Boris van der Vorst is hoping to have an opportunity to challenge Russian incumbent Umar Kremlev for the International Boxing Association (IBA) Presidency at the Extraordinary Congress here tomorrow - but first requires a vote to hold a fresh election to go in his favour.

intention to vote against a such a move.Boxing faces a battle to save its place at the Olympic Games from Los

Angeles 2028 ©Getty ImagesA fresh election would only take place if it is backed by a majority of the

Angeles 2028 by the IOC, which has said this month that it is "not in a position to reverse this decision

IOC financial contributions to the IBA are not achieved, and within one year if boxing's inclusion at Los

Angeles 2028 is secured.Backers of Kremlev have insisted that governance has improved at IBA under his


Michel Cutait: Modern pentathlon fifth discipline tests a unique opportunity for obstacle sports

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A significant potential update to the Olympic sport agenda is the prospective inclusion of an obstacle sports event as the new fifth discipline in modern pentathlon.

pentathlon after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the primary objective of adding the new discipline for Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

the inclusion of obstacle sports as the fifth discipline of modern pentathlon as a proposal for the Los

Angeles Olympic Games, and if approved, the proposal will be submitted to the International Olympic


IBA appoints Yerolimpos as new permanent secretary general

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The International Boxing Association (IBA) has appointed George Yerolimpos as its new secretary general here, succeeding István Kovács on a permanent basis.

organise the boxing tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and been left off the initial programme for Los

Angeles 2028 amid continued governance concerns.