Boxing to be dropped from Olympics
Friday, June 16, 2023 | 70 Views |
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The final decision will be rubber-stamped during the IOC extraordinary session to be held next week Thursday.
The IOC said in a statement that the decision is based on the IOC's comprehensive report on the situation of the IBA dated June 2, 2023, which the IOC executive board discussed and approved.
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