World Boxing announced on Tuesday that it will permit boxers from Russia and Belarus to compete as neutral athletes in Olympic boxing competitions. This decision mirrors the International Olympic Committee's approach following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Under this new policy, athletes from these countries will not be allowed to display national flags, uniforms, or anthems during competitions. Additionally, they must undergo a vetting process to confirm they have no connections to the ongoing conflict or the Russian military. World Boxing, which was established in 2023 as a response to the International Boxing Association's (IBA) permanent ban from the Olympic movement due to governance issues and ties to Russia, has gained recognition from the IOC. The IBA had previously permitted Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with national symbols, a practice that has now been curtailed. Gennadiy Golovkin, a former middleweight world champion and Olympic silver medalist, was appointed as the president of World Boxing last year, further solidifying the organization's commitment to reform.