The participation of the Kazakhstan Boxing Federation in the 2025 International Boxing Association (148) World Championships raises concerns for the IOC. With the federation's leader serving as president of World Boxing (WB), the situation introduces an institutional inconsistency. The event, which offers $8 million in prize money, also raises questions about funding sources, potentially linked to Gazprom, and its alignment with IOC standards. Furthermore, Russian athletes are competing under their own flag. The IOC, which granted provisional recognition to WB, faces challenges in restoring stability, with the situation highlighting the complex governance landscape of international boxing.

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has reinstated full national representation for Russian athletes, allowing them to compete under their flag, anthem, and insignia, starting with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025. This decision has drawn immediate condemnation from the Ukrainian Judo Federation (UJF), which views it as a violation of {458}'s recommendations. The UJF argues the move disregards the ongoing war and the deaths of Ukrainian citizens, while the Russian Judo Federation welcomed the decision. This makes the IJF a key test case regarding political neutrality in sports, contrasting with {392}'s decision to lift some restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Gennady Golovkin, President of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan, was elected President of World Boxing on November 27, 2025. His primary goal is to restore trust in boxing and secure its place in the Olympic Games, including Los Angeles 2028. Golovkin received congratulations and the 1st Degree Barys Order from the President of Kazakhstan.

The International Olympic Committee views World Boxing's recent presidential elections with concern, particularly the unopposed election of Gennadiy Golovkin. The IOC questions the lack of competition and restricted participation from national federations, echoing issues that led to the IOC's dissatisfaction with the International Boxing Association. The IOC emphasizes the need for World Boxing to demonstrate transparency, fairness, and good governance, including expanded participation, transparent election processes, independent oversight, pluralist governance, and clear communication to avoid repeating past mistakes. Failure to implement these reforms risks damaging the credibility of World Boxing and jeopardizing its place in the Olympic movement.

World Boxing's upcoming presidential elections are under scrutiny due to delays in candidate vetting and alleged breaches of internal regulations, raising concerns about transparency. Both presidential candidates, Gennadiy Golovkin and Mariolis Charilaos, have not yet received final approval from the vetting panel, which is required by the organization's constitution. This has led to questions about the legitimacy of the election process and potential for manipulation. The lack of an appeal mechanism and the vetting panel's absolute authority further exacerbate these concerns, prompting the IOC to closely monitor the situation. The elections are scheduled for November 23, 2025, in Rome.