ASBC lauds SL's preparations for historic boxing meet

Sri Lanka is on the brink of making sporting history as it prepares to host the ASBC Asian Under-22 and Youth Boxing Championships, the first-ever continental boxing tournament to be held on the island since 1967.

- By ALLAAM OUSMAN

Scheduled to commence in less than a week at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, the event has drawn praise from the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) for the country’s thorough preparations and collaborative efforts.

Marina Ni, Sports Director of the ASBC, expressed strong confidence in Sri Lanka’s readiness during an exclusive interview.

“This is a historic moment,” she stated, referring to the significance of Sri Lanka hosting an Asian boxing championship for the first time after more than five decades.

Ni lauded the commitment shown by the Ministry of Sports, the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka, and other stakeholders, emphasising the power of unity in bringing the event together.

Marina, who hails from Kazakhstan and took up the role of ASBC Sports Director in December, first visited Colombo in February for a site inspection.