OCI President Sarah Keane says decision needs to be made on future of Irish boxing 

Ireland's participation in boxing at the next Olympics will depend on if Ireland will choose to go with the new World Boxing International Federation. 
OCI President Sarah Keane says decision needs to be made on future of Irish boxing 

DECISION TO MAKE: The Team Ireland boxing team are welcomed by supporters on O'Connell Street celebrating their remarkable achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The President of the Olympic Council of Ireland Sarah Keane has said Ireland's participation in boxing at the next Olympics will depend on whether Ireland will join the new World Boxing International Federation. 

Speaking to RTÉ ahead of this afternoon's homecoming for Team Ireland, Keane said "I think we are at decision time for boxing at the Olympic Games that means that our own federation and their great boxing community, great clubs, great people, they've got a decision to make.

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