Japan Boxing Federation

The Japan Boxing Federation (, Nihon Bokushingu Renmei) is the national group that manages amateur boxing in Japan. It organizes national competitions and chooses athletes to represent Japan in international boxing events. The main office is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

 History 
The federation was founded in 1926 to develop amateur boxing in Japan. After World War II, it helped bring the sport back to schools and sports clubs. Japan took part in Olympic boxing for the first time at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.

During the 1960s and 1970s, the federation expanded national and regional boxing events.

In 2018, reforms were made to improve transparency and leadership.

The current president is Tatsuya Nakama.

 Activities 
The federation:
 Holds national tournaments for amateur boxers
 Selects boxers for the Olympics and Asian Games
 Trains coaches and referees
 Supports youth and women’s boxing programs

 Presidents 
 Akira Yamane – until 2018
 Tatsuya Nakama – since 2020
 References 

Category:Sports organizations of Japan
Category:Boxing