World Boxing Cup: China 2026 in Full Swing in Guiyang

Video production: Ye Hongman

The World Boxing Cup: China 2026 kicked off at Guiyang Gymnasium on June 15, with elite boxers from multiple countries and regions around the world competing for valuable ranking points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and berths in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Uzbekistan.

Opening ceremony
Photo by Chen Jia

The World Boxing Cup is a flagship event organized by World Boxing. Its Guiyang stop marks the first time the tournament has been held in China and stands as the highest-level Olympic-system international boxing event staged in the country in 2026.

Opening ceremony
Photo by the Organizing Committee

The seven-day competition features 20 weight categories — 10 for men and 10 for women.

A cultural performance at the opening ceremony
Photo by Chen Jia

At the opening ceremony, performances including dragon and lion dances, the Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group, and an AI robot hip-hop dance show brought together Guizhou’s distinctive ethnic culture and cutting-edge technology, showcasing the region’s rich cultural charm and creating an energetic atmosphere for the tournament.

Competition scene
Photo by Zhang Yi

During the tournament, a carnival area has been set up around the venue to showcase Guizhou’s ethnic cultural and creative products and distinctive cultural tourism offerings. It also features interactive sports activities, daily check-in prizes, and other giveaways. The strong popularity of this top-tier international event is turning spectator traffic into urban consumption growth, boosting Guiyang’s “ticket-stub economy” and promoting deeper integration of culture, tourism, sports, and commerce.

Competition scene
Photo by Ye Hongman