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Japan Boxing Federation
JBF
IOC nationJPN
National flagJapan
SportAmateur boxing
Official websitejabf-revival.com
History
Year of formation1926
Former namesJapan Amateur Boxing Federation
Affiliations
International federationWorld Boxing (WB)
Continental associationAsian Boxing
National Olympic CommitteeJapanese Olympic Committee
Elected
PresidentTatsuya Nakama
Address
  • Shinjuku, Tokyo
CountryJapan

Japan Boxing Federation (日本ボクシング連盟, Nihon Bokushingu Renmei), also known as the Japan Amateur Boxing Federation (JABF), is the national governing body for amateur boxing in Japan. The federation organizes national tournaments and represents Japanese amateur boxing in international competitions. Its headquarters are located in Shinjuku, Tokyo[1].

History

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The Japan Boxing Federation was established in 1926 to oversee and promote amateur boxing in Japan. After the Second World War, the organization supported the reintroduction of boxing at schools and universities, contributing to the sport’s postwar recovery. In 1952, Japan sent its first boxing team to the Helsinki Olympics, marking the country’s debut in Olympic boxing[2].

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the federation expanded its activities by organizing national championships and forming regional associations. It has continued to work with the Japanese Olympic Committee to align domestic boxing with international standards.[3][4]

In 2018, the federation underwent administrative reforms to address governance concerns and improve transparency. A new leadership structure was introduced following these changes[5].

The current president of the Japan Boxing Federation is Tatsuya Nakama (中間達也)[6].

Affiliations

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Activities

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The Japan Boxing Federation is responsible for organizing:[7]

  • National amateur boxing tournaments and championships
  • Olympic and Asian Games qualification events
  • Coaching and referee training programs
  • Development initiatives for youth and women’s boxing
  • Athlete welfare and anti-doping education

Presidents

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "概要 – 日本ボクシング連盟" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  2. ^ "公益社団法人 日本ボクシング連盟スポーツナビ". スポーツナビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  3. ^ "National Sports Federations | JOC - Japanese Olympic Committee". Japanese Olympic Committee(JOC) (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  4. ^ "組織運営に関する基本計画 – 日本ボクシング連盟" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  5. ^ "ボクシングの歴史・ルール・道具 - スポーツ辞典". 笹川スポーツ財団 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  6. ^ "仲間新会長が会見 日本ボクシング連盟 4項目の運営方針を表明". Boxing News（ボクシングニュース） (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  7. ^ "日本ボクシング連盟 – Japan Boxing Federation" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  8. ^ "Boxing chief admits he was friends with ex-gang boss for 50-plus years". Mainichi Daily News. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  9. ^ Díaz, José Pablo (2018-08-08). "Japan amateur boxing chief Akira Yamane quits after misconduct scandal". AS USA. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  10. ^ "歴代会長 – 日本ボクシング連盟" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
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