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 might be free to compete “with rapid impact” in worldwide competitions as impartial athletes, World Boxing says.
“The process was permitted by the chief board of World Boxing at its most up-to-date assembly in April 2026 and displays the strategy taken by the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC),” mentioned World Boxing in a press release on Tuesday.
Beneath the coverage, athletes from the 2 nations will compete as Particular person Impartial Athletes (AIN), with out nationwide flags, anthems, logos or uniforms, and might be topic to a vetting course of.
The transfer follows a choice by World Boxing’s govt board in March to approve membership functions from the Russian and Belarusian boxing federations, clearing the best way 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 workers and workforce officers.
World Boxing mentioned the process took rapid impact, with its secretary-general formally notifying the Russian and Belarusian boxing federations of how the measures might be carried out.
