The US Boxing Federation joins the IBA. The Congress vote held in Dubai, with participation from organization members, approved accepting the previously submitted membership request.

Over 600 individuals, including nearly 180 National Boxing Federations, gathered at the IBA's Annual Congress held this Saturday in Dubai. The event commenced with the words of IBA President Umar Kremlev, who expressed gratitude for everyone's presence and highlighted the "unity of the boxing family," which is the essence of the organization.

The fourth Global Forum of the IBA, held in Dubai, focused its efforts and significance on the necessary mental and physical health of athletes. On the other hand, the need for financial support for boxers to enable their growth and prevent career interruptions is one of the ongoing projects within the organization.

In grand style, quite literally. This Friday, the weigh-in ceremony for the IBA Night of Champions took place on the 24th floor of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. There, Roberto 'Hands of Stone' Durán, considered the best lightweight boxer in the history of the sport, served as the star guest.

Officially, the Volleyball calendar for 2025-2028 is now available. It is the first time it has been approved with so early, bringing all parties involved to a consensus. This circumstance allows athletes themselves to better prepare for the Olympic cycle.

The new calendar has been developed in close consultation over the past year and a half with all key stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, Continental Confederations, National Federations, major national leagues, key media rights holders, and commercial partners.

The construction of a new sliding track for bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton events at the 2026 Winter Olympics is once again a possibility, after it had faded away some time ago.

Three events in one weekend. From Friday, Dubai will be the epicenter of world boxing with the celebration of three of the most important IBA events in the city of the United Arab Emirates: The IBA Ordinary Congress, the Global Boxing Forum, and the Champions Night.

Russia and Belarus will compete in Paris under a neutral flag after a vote to ban them altogether over their conflict with Ukraine was narrowly defeated in September.

The group draw occurred during the inaugural round of HSBC SVNS 2024 in Dubai last weekend, where South Africa and Australia emerged victorious in their respective finals.

The Premier League announced this Monday its new record television rights deal, reaching £6.7 billion ($8.45 billion) for a four-year period starting from the 2025/26 season. The English domestic competition currently had a deal that brought in around £5 billion, so the contribution is increased by just over 25%.

The Olympic champion, Eliud Kipchoge, and the world record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, will face off at the Maraton in Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The UEFA Executive Committee has taken a step forward in the growth of women's football, which has seen an increase in all its structures in recent seasons.

IBA reiterated its call for unity among National Federations this week, urging them to become aware and reflect before making a decision to belong to IBA or another structure, as any membership decision to an "unrecognized" association would be irreversible, given that IBA does not accept dual membership.

There are eight qualifying spots in each of the five categories, with a maximum of two players per Member Association and a spot reserved for the reigning world champion.