— Published September 7, 2026

Gennadiy Golovkin, candidate for the ISSA vice-presidency

Boxing

Gennadiy Golovkin is involved in numerous activities. President of the Kazakhstan National Olympic Committee and, since November 2025, of World Boxing, he has submitted his candidacy for the position of Vice-President of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) for Asia and Europe. His application met the required eligibility criteria and underwent an ethics review.

Being the the only candidate for his positionHe is already assured of being elected. The election will take place on September 12 during the 15th ISSA General Assembly in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Golovkin's term will run up to 2029This cycle will be marked by the seventh edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, in 2029, in Malaysia.