Lausanne, Switzerland, 7 October 2026 — World Boxing and Commonwealth Sport held a strategic meeting in Lausanne during the SportAccord Forum 2026 to review their existing cooperation, discuss lessons from Glasgow 2026 and look ahead to future opportunities, including the Amdavad 2030 Commonwealth Games.
The meeting included an update from Commonwealth Sport on its refreshed strategy, alongside an update from World Boxing on the organisation’s current priorities and international development.
A key part of the discussion focused on the existing Memorandum of Understanding between World Boxing and Commonwealth Sport, including the progress made to date, areas for continued cooperation and the next steps in the relationship. The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange feedback on the operational delivery of Glasgow 2026 and identify areas where both organisations can further strengthen their cooperation.
The two organisations also reflected on the successful delivery of the boxing competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which was managed and overseen by World Boxing. The tournament brought together 201 boxers from 43 Commonwealth Games Associations and marked a significant milestone for the sport, becoming the first Commonwealth Games boxing competition to feature an equal number of weight categories for men and women, with seven each.
World Boxing Secretary General Tom Dielen commented:
“With more than 200 boxers from 43 CGAs competing, and for the first time full parity between men’s and women’s weight categories, I think we saw the potential of close cooperation between the two organisations.
Glasgow also gave us a lot to take forward. We now have a clearer picture of what worked well, where we can improve, and how we can build the boxing programme further as we look towards Amdavad 2030.
Today’s meeting was a good opportunity to discuss those next steps, including how we continue to support athletes, strengthen delivery and make sure boxing remains an important part of the Commonwealth Games.”
The meeting also covered World Boxing’s ongoing work with the International Olympic Committee and preparations relevant to Los Angeles 2028, as well as how developments within the Olympic boxing pathway may be relevant to Commonwealth Sport.
Looking further ahead, the two organisations discussed Amdavad 2030, where boxing is already confirmed as part of the Commonwealth Games sport programme. The Centenary Games will feature between 15 and 17 sports and will mark 100 years since the first Commonwealth Games in 1930.
As part of the next steps, World Boxing and Commonwealth Sport will work on an updated Memorandum of Understanding, which is expected to be finalised and signed in the near future.
Both organisations agreed to continue building on the successful cooperation established around Glasgow 2026, with a focus on future Games, athlete opportunities and the continued development of boxing across the Commonwealth Sport Movement.
