Athletes from each nations will compete with out nationwide flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing occasions.
Revealed On 29 Apr 2026
Boxers from Russia and Belarus will likely be free to compete “with fast impact” in worldwide competitions as impartial athletes, World Boxing says.
“The process was authorised by the manager board of World Boxing at its most up-to-date assembly in April 2026 and displays the method taken by the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC),” stated World Boxing in a press release on Tuesday.
Underneath the coverage, athletes from the 2 nations will compete as Particular person Impartial Athletes (AIN), with out nationwide flags, anthems, logos or uniforms, and will likely be topic to a vetting course of.
The transfer follows a choice by World Boxing’s government board in March to approve membership functions from the Russian and Belarusian boxing federations, clearing the way in which for his or her athletes to compete within the occasions.
The AIN process will apply throughout all age-group competitions organised by World Boxing, European Boxing and worldwide occasions run by nationwide federations, and also will cowl coaches, help employees and crew officers.
World Boxing stated the process took fast impact, with its secretary-general formally notifying the Russian and Belarusian boxing federations of how the measures will likely be carried out.
