Historical analysis of men's boxing results by weight class at the Olympic Games 2004 - 2024))

Abstract

The research aims to determine the boxing weight categories adopted in the Olympic Games (2004-2024) and to know the ranking of countries that achieved advanced results in boxing according to each weight in the Olympic Games (2004-2024). Determining the ranking of advanced countries in the light, medium and heavy weight categories in the Olympic Games (2004-2024), and identifying players who won more than one medal in the Olympic Games for the period under study. The historical analytical method was adopted in collecting and analyzing data in an objective manner. The number of points was also calculated based on the number of medals won by each country in the Olympic Games for the period under study. (Three points were given for the gold medal, two points for the silver medal, one point for the bronze medal), and the conclusions stated that the limits for the different weights were determined in each of the Olympic cycles (2004-2024). There is a change in the number and limits of weight categories to suit the abilities and competitive levels of boxers. The recommendations included the need to conduct studies on the training methods of boxers who have won more than one medal in the Olympic Games, which enabled them to continue their excellence and achieve advanced results for long periods, in addition to identifying their distinctive characteristics that contribute to selecting new boxers.