International Boxing Association to Be Stripped of Recognition

International Boxing Association president Umar Kremlev reacts as he speaks to media at the opening ceremony of Women's World Boxing Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium in New Delhi, India on March 15, 2023. Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters/File Photo

PARIS—The International Olympic Committee executive board on Wednesday recommended withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA) over its failure to meet a set of reforms, the Olympic body said in a statement.

The IOC has also decided to have the sport as part of the Olympic Games program at Los Angeles 2028, which was confirmed in a decision proposal, seen by Reuters.