Asunción, Paraguay – October 3, 2024 – Gennadiy Golovkin, Chairman of the World Boxing Olympic Commission, delivered a pivotal presentation today at the PanAm Sports General Assembly, addressing the current state of World Boxing and the sport’s path forward. His presentation was supported by Hernán Salvo, Chair of the Sports Committee, and Mike McAtee, Secretary of the World Boxing Olympic Commission.
In his first appearance as Chairman, Golovkin emphasized the importance of preserving boxing’s place in the Olympic Games and underscored the challenges and opportunities the sport faces. He expressed his commitment to ensuring the sport remains a key part of the Olympic program for future generations.
Following Golovkin’s introduction, Hernán Salvo provided an in-depth update on the current situation of World Boxing, while Mike McAtee shared detailed plans for addressing the ongoing reviews of certain member nations and strengthening the organization’s governance.
Commission highlighted the 48 member countries currently part of World Boxing, with 10 nations under review. 15 National Federations of Americas are in membership of World Boxing today. They praised the recent success of American boxing at the Paris Olympics, where athletes from the Americas secured 9 historic medals—one of the highest medals counts for the region. Athletes from seven National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from the Americas contributed to this achievement.
“Our goal is to strengthen and support Olympic boxing, ensuring it continues to inspire athletes worldwide,” Golovkin stated during the assembly. “Together, we can safeguard the future of our sport.”
The presentation concluded with a message of unity and dedication toward preserving boxing’s legacy in the Olympic Games.