Olympic Committee to make huge call for boxing and weightlifting at Paris 2024 Olympics

Cuba dominated the boxing event, while China peaked in weightlifting at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. However, the future of both sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics hangs by a thread.

Due to governance issues, the two sports in France are in difficulty. The IOC President made a statement on the future of sport at the quadrennial mega-games.

The IOC President will soon take the decision

Weightlifting and boxing have both been part of the Summer Olympics for over a century. Boxing was introduced in 1904, while weightlifting first appeared in 1896, then steadily from 1920.

However, the International Olympic Committee is not satisfied with the governance of the two sports during the mega-games. IOC President Thomas Bach finally opened up about the future of sport.

Bach said, “We are quite worried because in these two federations there are problems of good governance and that is why we are currently monitoring them very closely.”

He further added: “We will make a decision as soon as possible in the interests of the athletes. Bach also revealed that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) are being watched.

During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the IOC blocked AIBA from hosting boxing events. And, the IOC had to set up a special working group to organize the events. The careers of many athletes are on the line, eagerly awaiting the IOC to decide on the appearance of their sport.

When will the Paris 2024 Olympic Games start?

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games should take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. 32 sports and 306 events will compete in France. Notably, breakdancing will be a new sport that will be featured at the quadrennial mega-games. Recently added to the list of Olympic sports, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing will also be part of the Paris games.

Unfortunately, baseball, softball and karate athletes will miss the chance to compete because the sports have been phased out. The IOC gives the host country the power to select the sports in which it wishes to participate.

What do you think the future of weightlifting and boxing will be at the Paris Olympics in 2024?

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