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Pacquiao joins former Olympic boxing body
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has been appointed as the vice president of the International Boxing Association (IBA), an organization previously barred from Olympic events.
Pacquiao, a former eight-division world champion, will collaborate with IBA President Umar Kremlev to create programs aimed at benefiting athletes and expanding their opportunities.
The IBA, formerly known as AIBA, had its Olympic ties severed by the International Olympic Committee due to persistent issues with its finances, governance, and ethics.
For the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, boxing competitions will be managed by World Boxing instead of the IBA.
In a statement, Pacquiao expressed his support for Kremlev's leadership and stated his commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for boxers worldwide.
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