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SRI LANKA BOXING ASSOCIATION

Boxing in Sri Lanka traces its roots back to the British colonial era, when the sport gained immense popularity across Ceylon. Competitive boxing events attracted large crowds and strong participation, particularly from the armed forces. This early enthusiasm led to the formation of the United Services Boxing Association of Ceylon (USBAC), which played a pioneering role in organizing the sport locally.

As boxing expanded into the Police, schools, and colleges, the need for a broader governing body became evident. In 1926, the Amateur Boxing Association (ABA) of Ceylon was established, further strengthening the sport’s foundation across the island.

In 2013, the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) was officially established under the guidance of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka, the International Boxing Association, and the Ministry of Sports. Since then, BASL has functioned as the nationally recognized governing body for amateur boxing in Sri Lanka.

Today, the Sri Lanka Boxing Association operates under a dedicated Executive Committee and supervises affiliated provincial associations, clubs, coaches, referees, and athletes islandwide. With the support of the government and valued corporate partners, we continue to build a strong pathway for Sri Lankan boxers to compete and succeed at regional, Asian, Commonwealth, and Olympic levels.

Our commitment is to develop boxing as a disciplined, inclusive, and internationally competitive sport while nurturing the next generation of champions.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
69

CLUB MEMBER

50

TROPHIES

44

COACHES

56

CLASSES

HISTORY

Sri Lankans Successfully Complete AIBA Courses

Mr Susantha Weerasena has been selected by the AIBA to follow the AIBA 3 start R&J course held from 18th to 27th April 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. Mrs Chintha Weerasinghe and Mr Kamal Sameera applied to AIBA through BASL for the AIBA 1 star R&J course and were selected by AIBA to follow the course held from 20th to 23rd June 2019 in Mauritius. Both R&Js have successfully passed the examination and qualified as AIBA 1 start R&Js. AIBA 2 star coaching course was held from 9th to 17th May 2019 in Rohtak, India. The AIBA informed that the below coaches have successfully passed the AIBA 2 Start Coaching Course.

  • Mr SI Kumara (Slimline)
  • Mr SPCS Jayathilaka (Army)
  • Mr Anura Yapa (MDS)
  • Mr Rajith Kumara (Carry)
  • Mr Upul Madusanka (Vidiyal)
  • Mr NS Dassanayaka (Navy)

Mr Dian Gomes to AIBA Executive Members and AIBA Marketing Committee

Mr Dian Gomes has been appointed as the AIBA Executive Member since September 2020. This has been the first time a Sri Lankan National was appointed to a higher executive position in the Asian Boxing Association. Mr Dian Gomes was also appointed as the Vice Chairperson of AIBA Marketing Committee which is considered as one of the key commission in AIBA.

Mr Dian Gomes to ASBC Board of Directors

Mr Dian Gomes was appointed to the Board of Directors at The Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Extraordinary Electoral Congress held on March 12, 2022, in Amman, Jordan. This is a significant achievement for Sri Lanka as Mr Dian Gomes was elected to the 12-member Board of Directors out of 37 eligible countries in the Asian Continent. This marks the first time a Sri Lankan Boxing official has been appointed to two positions within the Asian Confederation and elected to the International Body(IBA).

Mr Dian Gomes to IBA Board of Directors

Mr Dian Gomes was appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Boxing Association (IBA). He was one of the 10 members selected from the 155 member countries that participated from all over the world at the WOW Hotel and Convention Centre in Istanbul, Turkey. This is the first time a Sri Lankan has been selected for this prestigious global boxing appointment.

Sri Lankans at International Boxing Community

Miss Brabuddika Lokuyaddehige had been elected to the 12-member ASBC Women’s Commission by the ASBC for the year 2023 to 2026. Lt Col (Rtd) Hemantha Weerasinghe has been reelected and has been appointed to the ASBC R&J Commission for the progressive 3rd time. The Chairman of the Medical Commission of Sri Lanka Dr. Tharanga Arukggoda was elected as the member of ASBC Medical Commission and as the member of IBA Medical Commission. These Sri Lankan Official International appointments have brought glorious recognition to Sri Lanka in the International Boxing Communities.

BASL Established New Commissions

The new R&J Commission, Coaches Commission, and Diversity Commission were established in accordance with constitutional changes of the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka, aligned with the International Boxing Association.

BASL Revised The Constitution

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka revised its constitution to align with the IBA (International Boxing Association)

IBA President Visited Sri Lanka

International Boxing Association Presidenbty Umar Kremliv and his wife visited Sri Lanka on 17th of July 2023 accompanied by former world heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr, IBA Brand Ambassador and Germany’s bantamweight champion Zeina Nassar and a number of other IBA officials providing international recognition to Sri Lanka Boxing.

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