'This is what they want' - IABA urge clubs to join World Boxing to safeguard Olympic future

The IABA, led by chair Niall O'Carroll, is considering joining World Boxing before the qualification events for the 2028 Olympics due to institutional challenges. An upcoming extraordinary general meeting aims for a 75% majority vote to facilitate this membership, which previously fell short. Concerns regarding governance and lack of information from the IBA have fueled the IABA's urgency to align with World Boxing. Recent improvements, including a robust competition calendar for age categories provided by World Boxing, bolster their case for joining the new body established in April 2023.

The IABA chair stated that joining World Boxing ahead of the 2028 Olympics is essential, highlighting a clear intent to align with a stable governing body.

The IABA aims to secure necessary votes to join World Boxing, emphasizing previous voting challenges due to uncertainties surrounding the new organization.

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