The African Olympic Qualification Competition is the official qualification event for boxers from the African region seeking to secure quota places for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028. As the only African qualification event on the Olympic pathway, the tournament plays a critical role in determining which athletes and National Federations from the region will earn the opportunity to compete at the Olympic Games.
The tournament is open to National Federations from the African region that are members of World Boxing and features competition across the seven Olympic weight categories for men and seven Olympic weight categories for women. A total of 14 Olympic quota places will be awarded, with one quota place available in each weight category. The event is expected to attract up to 37 National Federations and approximately 250 boxers, bringing together the region’s leading athletes in a highly competitive Olympic qualification environment.
As one of the most significant events in the Olympic boxing cycle, the African Olympic Qualification Competition provides hosts with the opportunity to stage a world-class international sporting event with substantial sporting, media and stakeholder interest. The event will showcase elite boxing while highlighting the host city and country to audiences across the African region and beyond.