Olympic Future Secure as IABA Joins World Boxing

Olympic future secure as IABA joins World Boxing

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally joined World Boxing, securing the Olympic future of the sport for Ireland.

Irish Boxing LA Bound After World Boxing Approval - Sport for Business

The Olympic future of Irish boxing is officially secured following confirmation that the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has joined World Boxing, the newly established international governing body dedicated to keeping boxing within the Olympic movement. The IABA is among 17 national federations newly approved by World Boxing’s Executive Board, bringing the total number of […]

Irish boxing's future at Olympic Games safe as IABA hails 'watershed moment'

IRISH boxing’s future at the Olympics is safe after the IABA became an official member of World Boxing. Back in April, IABA delegates voted in favour of joining the new governing body with responsibility for organizing boxing at the Olympics. Katie Taylor won a boxing gold medal at the 2012 Olympic GamesBrian Lawless / SPORTSFILE Kellie Harrington won gold at Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024Brendan Moran/Sportsfile The move was officially confirmed on …

The Economic Impact of Combat Sports in Ireland: From Local Gyms to Global Betting Markets

Combat sports in Ireland have experienced a rapid ascent over the past two decades, transforming from niche pursuits into significant contributors to the national economy. From bustling MMA gyms in Dublin to packed-out boxing nights in Belfast, the industry has become a thriving hub of local employment, tourism, and digital commerce. Fueled by figures like

'Watershed moment' as IABA joins World Boxing and secures Olympic future

Approval of 17 national federations brings membership to 106.

IABA affirmed as a member of World Boxing. - Irish Athletic Boxing Association

The Olympic future of Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport is assured today, with confirmation that the Irish Athletic Boxing Association […] The post IABA affirmed as a member of World Boxing. appeared first on Irish Athletic Boxing Association.