THE Zambia Boxing Federation (ZBF) has officially cut ties with the International Boxing Association (IBA) and secured affiliation with World Boxing (WB) in a move aimed at restoring the sport’s full participation in the Olympic movement. The development was confirmed following a World Boxing Executive Committee meeting held on March 15, 2026, where Zambia’s application received approval. The switch to World Boxing, the body recognised as key to Olympic participation, signals a fresh chapter for Zambian boxing, which had faced uncertainty under the IBA’s contested global standing. Further reinforcing the progress, the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) and the Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia on March 25 welcomed the ZBF delegation to its Secretariat for an official update on...