Gennadiy Golovkin, President of the NOC Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Olympic Commission of World Boxing participated in the PanamSports General Assembly in Asunción, Paraguay, where he delivered a speech on behalf of World Boxing.
In his speech, he stressed the importance of preserving boxing as an Olympic sport and noted the need for intensified joint work in this direction.
"It's an honor to be here today at the Panam Sports General Assembly on my first trip as the Chairman of the World Boxing Olympic Commission. Boxing has been an important part of the Olympic program for many years. My passion for this sport, along with my experience starting from Olympian to professional boxer, does not allow me to stay away. I believe that with common efforts we will be able to overcome the current difficulties and protect the legacy of Olympic boxing. Our goal is clear - to strengthen and support Olympic boxing so that it continues to inspire and open the way to big-time sports for many athletes," Golovkin said.
Additionally, Hernán Salvo, the Chairman of the Sports Committee and Mike McAtee, the Secretary of the Olympic Commission also took part in the General Assembly from World Boxing.
As part of the visit to Paraguay, the World Boxing Olympic Commission held several meetings with the National Olympic Committees of South and North America. Discussions focused on the significance of boxing in Latin America as a cultural and sporting phenomenon.
Gennadiy Golovkin noted that the work done at the Panam Sports General Assembly demonstrates World Boxing's intent to continue supporting and developing boxing both on the American continent and internationally. Importantly, the return of boxing to the Olympic program will not only create new opportunities for athletes but also reinforce its status as a significant sport on the global stage.
It was noted that with joint efforts, boxing has every chance of further growth and successful development. The World Boxing Congress, scheduled for November 2024 in Colorado Springs (USA), will be an important platform for discussing strategies aimed at developing Olympic boxing, including improving judging and supporting federations.
As of now, 48 countries have fully transitioned to World Boxing, with an additional 10 in the process of doing so.
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2moFélicitations ! what a good team!!