OCA Confirms Boxing’s Inclusion In The 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 In Bahrain

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially confirmed the inclusion of boxing in the sports program for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. This marks a significant milestone for the sport, providing young athletes across Asia with the opportunity to showcase their skills on one of the continent’s most prestigious stages.

Asian Boxing is set to be the overseeing body for the competition, working in full cooperation with the OCA to ensure the highest standards of organization, officiating, and athlete development. The addition of boxing to the Asian Youth Games 2025 highlights the sport’s growing prominence in the region and its vital role in fostering the next generation of elite athletes. It also highlights the shift in the wind, with the IOC recognizing World Boxing as the new International Federation and Asian Boxing as the newly formed confederation.

“This is an exciting moment for boxing in Asia,” said Pichai Chunhavajira, President, Asian Boxing. “The Asian Youth Games 2025 serve as a crucial stepping stone for young athletes on their path to international success, and we are honored to collaborate with the OCA in delivering a world-class event that upholds the integrity and spirit of the sport.”

With the inclusion of boxing, the Asian Youth Games 2025 will provide a platform for the continent’s top young talent to compete at the highest level, inspiring future Olympians and strengthening the sport’s presence across Asia.

Further details, including competition formats and qualification processes, will be announced in the coming months.