LA 2028 Olympics: African Boxing Qualifiers Scheduled For August 2027

The African Boxing Qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have been scheduled for 13th - 22nd August, 2027 in Accra.

In a statement confirming the date and the fact of Ghana's successful hosting bid, the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) said ''It is a major milestone for Ghanaian boxing and a national assignment. We are extremely excited about this opportunity. This is not a responsibility for the Ghana Boxing Federation alone. It is a national assignment, and we need the support and commitment of all stakeholders to make it a success.''

The GBF also called on the government for assistance.

''We want to call on the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the Ghana Olympic Committee, corporate Ghana, the media, and all stakeholders to rally behind the Federation.''

Government support is essential because the ‘‘Host City Agreement’’ - a binding legal contract between the IOC and Ghana - places specific obligations on the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

The agreement clearly spells out all local operating expenses, including public security, police escorts, medical services, and specialized infrastructure upgrades, and who is responsible.

In the past, the IOC has retained all major commercial revenues—including broadcast rights, ticket sales, and official sponsorships—while host cities receive no direct share of those earnings.

For Ghana’s part, the government, through the Ministry for Sports and Recreation (and possibly the Accra Metropolitan Assembly), will assume all associated costs, including intra-and inter-city transportation, accommodation arrangements, existing boxing infrastructure requirements, etc.

However, the operational support and expertise will come from the Ghana Boxing Federation.

The tournament will provide a home platform for Ghana's national teams, the Black Bombers and Black Hitters, as they pursue Olympic qualification. It will also boost sports tourism, showcase Ghana's rich boxing heritage, and strengthen the country's position as a leading destination for international boxing.