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World Boxing allows Russian, Belarusian boxers to compete as neutrals
Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events.Boxers from Russia and Belarus will be free to compete “with immediate effect” in international competitions as neutral athletes, World Boxing says.“The procedure was approved by the executive board of World Boxing at its most recent meeting in April 2026 and reflects the approach taken by the International Olympic Committee (IOC),” said World Boxing in a statement on Tuesday.Under the policy, athletes from the two countries will compete as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN), without...
