ASIAN BOXING
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September 5, 2025
Can you tell us a little about your journey into boxing? How did you become a referee and judge? I started boxing in my first year of middle school because my health was quite weak at the time. Boxing really helped me become stronger, both physically and mentally. Later on, I had the privilege of […]
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September 5, 2025
The opening day of the World Boxing Championships at the M&S Bank Arena saw Asia’s best boxers step into the ring with determination, producing a mix of commanding victories and brave performances across both the men’s and women’s divisions. Session 1 Highlights Carlo Paalam (Philippines) delivered a flawless performance in the men’s 55kg division, outclassing […]
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September 1, 2025
In boxing, the spotlight often falls on the two athletes trading punches in the ring. Their courage, skill, and willpower define the outcome of every bout. Yet, there is a third team whose presence is just as vital: the referees and judges, known simply as “the White Shirts.” The White Shirts are the guardians of […]
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August 24, 2025
The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up to host the Asian Youth Games from 22 to 31 October, welcoming more than 5,000 young athletes who will compete across 24 sports. The event will play a pivotal role in shaping the road to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, serving as one of the […]
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August 22, 2025
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) successfully concluded its 10th General Assembly, where Mr. Ajay Singh was re-elected as President and Mr. Pramod Kumar was elected as Secretary General. The new Executive Board was also confirmed, marking a renewed chapter for Indian boxing. The elections were conducted with full transparency and in a democratic spirit. […]
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August 20, 2025
China is set to welcome athletes from across Asia for the 3rd Belt & Road International Youth Boxing Gala, taking place in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region from August 15 to 30, 2025. The event, organized by the Chinese Boxing Federation in collaboration with the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Municipal Government, will feature a full […]
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August 18, 2025
President Pichai Chunhavajira, Secretary General Ali Salameh, General Manager Bassam Ghanem, and Sports and Competitions Manager Kraitach Kaewkate all agreed that the Asian Boxing U19 and U22 Boxing Championships in Bangkok marked the foundation for a new era of the sport in Asia. At the heart of the event was fairness, integrity, and transparency, values […]
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August 17, 2025
Asian Boxing has announced key internal changes as part of an organisational restructuring initiated by newly elected President Pichai Chunhavajira and newly appointed Secretary General Ali Salameh. As part of the restructure, Bassam Ghanem, previously Competitions Manager, has been promoted to General Manager. In his expanded role, Ghanem will oversee the organisation’s overall administration and […]
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August 15, 2025
The Asian Boxing U19 & U22 Boxing Championships in Bangkok operated under the close supervision of Technical Delegate David Pike (Australia) and Deputy Technical Delegate Maria Karina Picson (Philippines), both certified by World Boxing. World Boxing requires that Technical Delegates (TDs) and Deputy Technical Delegates (DTDs) meet strict criteria to ensure neutrality and professionalism. Neither […]
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August 14, 2025
Asian Boxing has become the first continental confederation to fully implement the World Boxing Manual Evaluation System, a process already in place at the Olympic Games, qualifying events, and World Boxing tournaments to ensure fair bouts for athletes and protect officials from outside interference. The system was one of the priorities and conditions set by […]
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August 11, 2025
The Asian Boxing U19 & U22 Boxing Championships concluded its finals today in Bangkok, delivering a spectacular showcase of skill, power, and resilience from the continent’s rising stars. In the Women’s Light Flyweight (48kg) final, Kazakhstan’s Gulnaz Buribayeva earned a 4:1 points win over Uzbekistan’s Robiyakhon Bakhtiyorova. Uzbekistan struck back in the Women’s Flyweight (51kg) […]
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August 10, 2025
The U19 finals at the Asian Boxing U19 & U22 Boxing Championships delivered an electrifying display of talent, skill, and determination as boxers from across the continent competed for gold in Bangkok. In the Women’s Flyweight (51kg) division, Shu Liu of China claimed victory over Xian Baguhin of the Philippines with a dominant 5:0 points […]