The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is under increased pressure to clarify its policies regarding transgender athletes competing in the women's category. Rights organizations have formally called for transparency and a robust methodology for the IOC's working group. This comes as Kirsty Coventry, the IOC President, has prioritized the issue, a contrast to the handling of controversies in boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where concerns about athlete eligibility were downplayed despite prior notification from the International Boxing Association (IBA). The renewed focus aims to establish fair, scientifically-grounded policies that respect all athletes.

World Boxing's future is clouded by policy uncertainty, Boris van der Vorst's withdrawal, and lingering ties to the International Boxing Association (IBA), despite strong IOC support for its inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Concerns remain regarding athlete representation, transparency, and governance processes, hindering the federation's ability to establish a stable and credible path forward. The IOC's significant interventions haven't fully resolved the deep-rooted governance crisis.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced it will not finalize new eligibility rules for gender-diverse women competing in female categories until after the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. IOC President Kirsty Coventry confirmed a working group is still reviewing the issue, prioritizing fairness and a scientific approach. Discussions include potentially reinstating genetic testing, a practice abandoned for over 30 years, and follows similar moves by federations like World Athletics, International Boxing Association, World Aquatics, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. A blanket ban before the Los Angeles 2028 Games is possible.

Following comments from Donald Trump regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics controversy surrounding transgender athletes in boxing, the International Boxing Association (IBA), led by Umar Kremlev, has called for a ban on transgender athletes competing in women's competitions. Kremlev praised Trump's stance and urged other sporting organizations to adopt similar policies, citing the IBA's own eligibility criteria and sex testing measures. This comes amidst ongoing debate and protests within the boxing world and broader sporting community regarding gender eligibility rules, with World Boxing and World Athletics also implementing testing protocols. The IOC is reportedly reviewing the issue.

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.