Boris van der Vorst, president and founder of World Boxing, celebrates the reinstatement of boxing in the 2028 LA Olympics after previously being excluded. He led the formation of a new regulatory body to replace the discredited IBA, gaining recognition from the IOC as its legitimate governing organization. Van der Vorst emphasizes the need for credibility and governance to maintain Olympic status, while also addressing the urgent issue of gender eligibility in boxing, collaborating with experts to ensure fair and safe competition. His efforts have garnered support from key federations, contributing to the swift establishment of this new body.
"...the IOC recognized World Boxing as the sport's new regulatory body, and on Thursday Bach's recommendation was accepted. Boxing was welcomed back into the Olympic fold."
"It's a privilege and not a right, Van der Vorst says. We still need to show the IOC we are the most credible international organization and that we can organize the competition and secure financial stability."
"Van der Vorst has already stressed that World Boxing will, in a matter of weeks rather than months, confirm a policy to deal with the enormously divisive gender eligibility controversy..."
"This collegiate approach means Van der Vorst owes much to a group of federations, led by the US and GB Boxing, which provided the strategic muscle to organize a new governing body in record time."
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