Dr. Tatsuya Nakama of Japan Elected to the World Boxing Executive Board

The World Boxing Congress in Rome has elected Dr. Tatsuya Nakama of Japan to the Executive Board. This result strengthens Asia’s presence within the leadership structure of the organization and signals strong confidence in his expertise and long standing dedication to the sport.

Dr. Tatsuya Nakama will contribute to governance, development planning and international coordination as World Boxing continues its work toward stability, modernization and global alignment with Olympic standards.

Asian Boxing congratulates Dr. Tatsuya Nakama on this important appointment. His perspective and technical understanding will be valuable in shaping the future of the sport and supporting the next generation of athletes across the continent.

“I am deeply honored to be elected to the Board of World Boxing. This moment reflects our shared commitment to integrity, athlete first governance, and the continued rise of Asia in the global boxing community. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and I will work with full dedication to support the reforms, strengthen our sport, and help guide World Boxing into a new era of transparency, unity, and opportunity for every boxer.”

Asia welcomed his election as a reflection of the region’s growing leadership and its unified vision for the future of boxing. The Executive Board now includes stronger Asian representation at a time when the sport is entering a new era of governance reform and international cooperation.

Asian Boxing looks forward to working closely with Dr. Tatsuya Nakama and the new leadership team to support the continued global growth of boxing.

With the addition of Dr Nakama and President Golovkin, Asia now holds four places on the Board. Asian Boxing President Pichai Chunhavajira and Mr. Vargas from the Philippines already serve on the Board, strengthening the voice and leadership of Asia in World Boxing.