HEAD OFFICE

ALI SALAMEH

Secretary General

ali@asianboxing.org

ASIAN BOXING HEAD OFFICE

ALI SALAMEH

Ali Salameh is the Interim Secretary General of Asian Boxing, appointed in 2024 following the conclusion of his term as Secretary General of the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC). A veteran sports administrator, he also serves as the Executive Secretary of the UAE Boxing Federation, a position he has held since 2014. Born in Kuwait and holding Jordanian nationality, Salameh began his career in 2005 with the Jordan Football Association. In 2009, he transitioned to boxing, joining the Jordan Boxing Association, where he served as Executive Director and later as Secretary General. During his tenure, he played a key role in facilitating the qualification of Jordan’s first boxer to compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games—a milestone achievement in the country’s boxing history. In 2011, he became a certified International Technical Official (ITO) with the International Boxing Association (IBA). Salameh holds a degree in Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries from the Hashemite University, earned in 2005.

BASSAM GHANEM

General Manager

bassam@asianboxing.org

ASIAN BOXING HEAD OFFICE

Biography

BASSAM GHANEM

Bassam Ghanem is a seasoned Egyptian sports executive currently serving as the Competition Manager of Asian Boxing, the new continental Confederation in Asia, since January 2025. A dedicated figure in the world of boxing administration, Ghanem has played a pivotal role in the growth and organization of the sport across the continent.
Originally from Mansoura City, Egypt, Ghanem graduated from the Higher Institute for Social Work in Mansoura in 2007. Soon after, he began his long-standing journey in boxing administration by joining the United Arab Emirates Boxing Federation as Administrative Secretary. His commitment and professionalism saw him rise through the ranks, becoming Executive Assistant in 2016—a position in which he contributed significantly to the federation's regional and international activities.
In 2018, Ghanem joined the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) as Administrative Director, where he served until 2023. In 2023, he was appointed Competitions Manager for ASBC, overseeing key continental events and strengthening the operational framework for boxing competitions across Asia. He concluded his tenure at ASBC in 2024. With the establishment of the new continental Confederation in Asia under the leadership of President Pichai Chunhavajira, Ghanem transitioned to Asian Boxing in early 2025, taking on the role of Competition Manager. He continues to contribute his expertise to shaping a stronger and more unified future for boxing across the continent.