Lausanne, Switzerland, 6 October 2026 — World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin, Secretary General Tom Dielen and Chief of Staff Alimzhan Akayev are attending the SportAccord Forum 2026 in Lausanne, joining leaders from across the Olympic Movement and international sport.
Taking place from 5–7 October at the Olympic Museum, the Forum brings together more than 500 delegates representing over 120 International Federations, alongside the IOC, host destinations, partners and senior figures from across the global sports community.
Held under the theme “When the Playbook Changes: Leading Sport in a New Reality”, the three-day programme explores some of the major forces reshaping international sport, from governance and participation to technology, the changing events landscape and the future of hosting.
During the Forum, the World Boxing delegation has already met with the Mexican Minister of Sport to discuss opportunities for future World Boxing events in Mexico and the potential for further cooperation around the development and hosting of international boxing competitions.
World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin said:
“For us SportAccord Forum is a platform to have direct conversations with colleagues from other federations, the IOC and the wider Olympic Movement, to understand what others are working on and to share where World Boxing is heading. Boxing has gone through significant change in recent years, so building these relationships are particularly important for us. We want to stay close to the wider sports community, learn from others and make sure World Boxing continues to develop in a way that is credible, practical and focused on the needs of our athletes and members.”
The programme of meetings will continue on Wednesday, including a discussion with representatives of the Commonwealth Games, providing a further opportunity to explore World Boxing’s engagement with the wider international multi-sport event community.
The 2026 edition of the Forum also introduces the SportAccord City Forum, bringing International Federations together with cities, destinations and governments to explore the future of hosting major sporting events, including infrastructure, sustainability, economic impact and long-term legacy.
For World Boxing, the Forum provides an important opportunity to engage directly with colleagues from across the Olympic Movement, strengthen international relationships and exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing International Federations.