Boxing

Sport - Boxing

Sport Description

Boxing was first part of the modern Olympic Games in 1904 in St. Louis and reappeared in 1920. Since then, it has been part of every Olympic Games. Boxing first appeared at the Canada Games in 1971, at the Canada Winter Games in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Boxing will be held during week 2 at the Halifax Forum.

Fun Facts

The sport of boxing has existed for more than 6,000 years and was included in the ancient Olympic Games in 668 BC.

Canada was the first country to develop stringent medical and safety standards for amateur boxing, making the use of headguards mandatory for all amateur boxing competitions.

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