The International Boxing Association (IBA) has written an open letter to United States president Donald Trump urging him to “look into” the sport’s omission from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “They (the IOC) have announced in the last 12 months that boxing will not be part of the Olympic program for LA28; it would be very much appreciated if your team could look in to this situation,” an open letter from the IBA to the newly-elected president Donald Trump read. “We sincerely hope that boxing will be part of the celebrations in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, and will indeed become a great showcase of genuine love to the sport from the American nation and fans worldwide.” Trump’s second stint as US President will witness Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Olympics. The IBA also took potshots at the IOC and the previous hosts of the Olympics, Paris, for giving athletes medals that are currently having to be replaced. “It is disappointing to see political agendas influencing sports, discrimination against athletes based on their nationality, and …