The Tanzania Boxing Federation (BFT) has officially announced that Tanzania has become a member of World Boxing, an international governing body recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The decision was reached on March 15 this year during a meeting of the World Boxing Executive Board, where Tanzania was approved alongside eight other new member countries.
The nations admitted together with Tanzania include Zambia, Mozambique, Russia, Tonga, Cyprus, Belarus, Niue and Papua New Guinea.
World Boxing is responsible for overseeing and coordinating major international competitions, including the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games and the African Games.
Speaking about the development, BFT president Lukelo Willilo described the membership as a historic milestone for the growth of boxing in Tanzania.
He said joining World Boxing marks an important step in strengthening the sport and creating opportunities for Tanzanian boxers to compete on the global stage.
Willilo noted that the new membership will enable local boxers to participate more actively in international tournaments, gain valuable experience and raise their level of competitiveness.
He added that the move will also help improve the overall standards of boxing in Tanzania while expanding opportunities for athletes to showcase their talent in global competitions.
With the addition of the new members, World Boxing now has a total of 168 affiliated countries worldwide, reflecting the continued growth and expansion of the sport across different regions.
