USA Boxing is aware of the ongoing situation regarding women’s boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Leading up to the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Paris Boxing Unit (PBU) have worked diligently with the Olympic medical staff to provide competition guidelines and standards for all competitors.
All qualified athletes have competed internationally for several years and in the qualifying events leading up to the Olympic Games. The athletes have passed the necessary and stringent medical testing and guidelines put forth by the IOC.
The eligibility rules in place for the Olympic Games have been in place for years and USA Boxing has confidence that the IOC and the PBU’s eligibility requirements consider medical expertise and prioritize the safety of the athletes. USA Boxing prioritizes the safety of our boxers and would not knowingly enter our boxers into competitions unless eligibility rules relied on sufficient medical support. All boxers competing in Paris have qualified under their specific eligibility rules and regulations.
USA Boxing supports our Olympic Team and the decision to compete rests with them.
USA Boxing is confident that the PBU has followed, and will continue to follow, medical policies and rules to ensure the safety of all athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.