World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin and Secretary General Tom Dielen attended the 146th IOC Session on “Fit for the Future” in Lausanne today, joining representatives from across the Olympic Movement as discussions took place on the long-term future of sport and the continued evolution of the Olympic Games.
Led by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, the “Fit for the Future” initiative is examining how the Olympic Movement can remain relevant, sustainable and impactful in a rapidly changing world. The process focuses on key areas including governance, athlete welfare, youth engagement, innovation, sustainability and the long-term strength of the Olympic Games and Olympic values.
As a provisional member of the Olympic Movement, World Boxing welcomed the opportunity to observe and learn from the discussions and to contribute to the broader dialogue about the future of international sport.
World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin said:
“For a recently established International Federation such as World Boxing, it is a privilege to be part of the continuing dialogue about the future of the Olympic Movement. The ‘Fit for the Future’ initiative demonstrates the IOC’s commitment to ensuring that the Olympic Games and the values they represent remain relevant and meaningful in a rapidly changing world. We also support the IOC’s decision to create a $100 million fund for athletes, allowing those who have competed in the Olympic Games to apply for grants of $10,000.”
Secretary General Tom Dielen said:
“As a developing federation, we know that strengthening governance is a continuous journey. We have made this a key priority and remain committed to learning from best practice across the Olympic Movement. World Boxing fully supports this process and recognises the importance of the themes being discussed, particularly the emphasis on good governance, transparency and accountability.
The participation of World Boxing’s leadership at the Session reflects the federation’s commitment to aligning itself with the highest standards of governance and integrity while contributing positively to the future development of the Olympic Movement.