World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst is delighted that his federation has received the backing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but told Reuters on Thursday that the real work had just begun.

CHENNAI: The North Paris Arena is ensconced in one corner of the sprawling metropolis. In the quiet neighbourhood, cheered on by thousands, boxers were carving out their destiny inside the ring during the 2024 Olympics.

After running the past two Olympic competitions and cutting ties with the previous governing body, the IOC moves toward restoring the sport to the program.