The Amateur Boxing Association Men’s and Women’s Intermediate Boxing meet took place at the ROYAL MAS ARENA on the 10th to 14th May.

Mr. Poojitha Mendis who was the guest of honour at the event, happens to be a former Stubbs Shield Winner and 5 time National Winner (89, ’90, ’98, ’99 & 2000). He is also the AIBA 3 star coach.

Army fielded a significant number of 37 combatants out of the total number of 134 men and 32 women respectively. The eagerly fought bouts in each of the 10 men’s and women’s categories, showcased a rich brand of boxing, shedding light on the upcoming talent of the island.

1. Light Fly (49Kgs) Red

Blue

K. Sindujan

GKG Kumara

Royal

Navy

Silver

Gold

 

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2. Fly (52kgs) Red

Blue

VDR Sanjeewa

EDP Dilshan

 SLN

MDS

Gold

Silver

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3. Bantam (56Kgs) Red

Blue

BRLS Kumara

AK Madurangha

SLA

SLA

Gold

Silver

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4. Light (60Kgs) Red

Blue

AMTS Adikari

HAKR Dewappriya

SLN

SLAF

Gold

Silver

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5. L/Welter (64Kgs) Red

Blue

HMSH Maduwantha

RWMSD Rajakaruna

SLA

SLA

Silver

Gold

 

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6. Welter (69Kgs) Red

Blue

WGNC Wijayangha

PARS Rupasingha

SLAF

SLA

Gold

Silver

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7. Middle (7 Kgs) Red

Blue

MACS Kumara

JAD Sampath

SLA

SLA

Silver

Gold

 

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8. L/Heavy (81 Kgs) Red

Blue

SASM Samaraweera

AL Amarawansha

SLAF

SLA

Gold

Silver

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9. Heavy (91 Kgs) Red

Blue

WAI Prabath

ADA Ratnayaka

SLA

SLAF

Gold

Silver

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10. S/Heavy (91+Kgs) Red

Blue

BHDC Silva

AGSP Gunawardana

SLN

SLA

Gold

Silver

 

KO-R1

11. L/Fly (w48Kgs) Red

Blue

HMNH Weerasingha

GM Dilshani

CASU

SLAF

Gold

Silver

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12. Fly (51 Kgs) Red

Blue

NL Silva

PAHC Pasyala

SILU

SLAF

Silver

Gold

 

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13. Bantam (54Kgs) Red

Blue

AKCV Kumari

NG Batuvita

LC

SLA

Gold

Silver

TKOR3
14. Feather (57Kgs) Red

Blue

LMMM Maduwanthi

RV Sirimanna

SLA

THUR

Gold

Silver

TKOR1
15. Light (60Kgs) Red

Blue

SGA Sandamali

DL Darmasena

POL

POL

Gold

Silver

TKOR1
16. L/Welter (64Kgs) Red

Blue

PKS Ranatungha

WML Samaratungha

SLA

UNI

Gold

Silver

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17. Welter (69Kgs) Red

Blue

KS Chetana

JMKT Jayasundara

THUR

LC

Silver

Gold

 

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18. Middle (75Kgs) Red

Blue

WDLS Perera

YSH Madushani

KDU

SILU

Silver

Gold

 

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19. S/Heavy (81+Kgs) Red

 

RMMS Rathnayaka SILU Gold

 

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Major honour in the men’s category were taken home by V.D.R. Sanjeewa of Sri Lanka Navy as the super fighter from Ampara, E.D.P Dilshan (MDP) was adjudged the best loser. The women’s category saw P.A.H.C. Pasyala bag the best boxer award (SLAF) whilst NL was awarded the best loser’s award (SILU MAS).