ASIAN BOXING
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September 11, 2026
The next stage of preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games is underway, with the Asian Boxing pre-Asian Games training camp beginning in Nishio City, Aichi, Japan. The camp brings together more than 220 participants from 14 National Federations, providing another important period of international training and sparring ahead of the Asian Games. Thailand, the […]
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September 4, 2026
Asian Boxing will have strong representation in the upcoming World Boxing Congress 2026 elections, with candidates from across the continent in the running for positions on the World Boxing Executive Board and the Sport & Competition Committee. The elections will take place during the World Boxing Congress in Panama City, Panama, on November 20, 2026. […]
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September 2, 2026
The boxing competition at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games will bring together 200 boxers representing 34 National Olympic Committees, as Asia’s leading athletes compete on one of the continent’s biggest sporting stages. Boxing will feature 11 weight categories across the men’s and women’s competitions, with 12 days of action taking place at Nishio Gymnasium. The […]
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August 31, 2026
In October 2025, three teenage girls made history in Bahrain as Iran’s first female boxers to compete internationally. And according to Iranian news, less than a year later, Iranian women’s boxing is preparing to reach another milestone, with women set to represent the country in boxing at the Asian Games for the first time. Sarina […]
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August 31, 2026
Asian Boxing has confirmed the official voting procedure for the election of the Vice Chair of the Asian Boxing Athletes’ Committee, which will take place on 27 September 2026 at the competition venue during the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The election will be conducted during Competition Sessions 13 and 14, with voting opening at […]
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August 10, 2026
The Organising Committee for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 has officially confirmed the boxing competition schedule by weight category, providing athletes, National Olympic Committees, and boxing fans with a clear roadmap for the tournament. The competition will take place from 21 September to 2 October 2026, with preliminary bouts beginning on 21 September before […]
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August 6, 2026
Long Before the First Bell When people watch boxing at the Asian Games, they see the final result. They see the opening ceremony, the packed arena, the flags, the national uniforms and, eventually, the medals. What they don’t see is everything that happens long before the first bell. Years before a host city welcomes the […]
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August 6, 2026
Asian Boxing invites all Member National Federations to nominate one candidate for consideration to participate in the ITA International Clean Sport Educator Program, supported by World Boxing. Following a review of all nominations received, Asian Boxing will select one representative from Asia to participate in the internationally recognised programme, which begins on 7 September 2026. […]
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July 31, 2026
World Boxing has confirmed the hosts for the continental and global Olympic qualification tournaments that will form the pathway to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028, following a meeting of its Executive Board in Glasgow. Chaired by World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin and Secretary General Tom Dielen, the meeting focused on preparations for the LA2028 […]
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July 31, 2026
India has underlined its status as one of Asia’s boxing powerhouses after securing 10 guaranteed medals at the Commonwealth Games, with 10 boxers advancing to the semi-finals of the boxing competition. The outstanding performance sees India tied for the highest number of guaranteed medals among all participating nations, reflecting the country’s continued excellence across both […]
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July 21, 2026
The Asian Boxing U19 & U23 Boxing Championships Jakarta 2026 concluded by recognising the competition’s standout athletes and officials for their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Four boxers were presented with the prestigious Best Boxer awards after delivering outstanding performances on their way to gold medals. In the U19 women’s division, Pujari of India earned […]
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July 16, 2026
The Asian Boxing U19 & U23 Boxing Championships Jakarta 2026 concluded on Thursday with an outstanding day of men’s finals, as Asia’s best young boxers battled for continental gold after two weeks of elite Olympic-style boxing. In the U19 competition, Uzbekistan delivered a commanding performance by winning seven of the ten gold medals on offer, […]