The Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) is the Asian not-for-profit governing body with 43 member countries in amateur boxing.[1] It is a member of the world amateur boxing governing body International Boxing Association (IBA).
| Abbreviation | ASBC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1962 |
| Type | Sports federation |
| Headquarters | Astana, Kazakhstan |
Region served | Asia |
| Membership | 42 member associations |
Official language | English |
Main organ | Congress |
| Website | www |
The ASBC is headed by a president. There is 1 vice-president and 10 board of directors.[2]
History
editThe Asian Boxing Confederation was founded as the Asian Boxing Federation in 1962 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[3][4] The first Asian Amateur Boxing Championships was held in Bangkok, Thailand in the following year.[3]
In November 2024. majority of the ASBC members voted to remain part of the IBA during a congress. President Pichai Chunhavajira resigned after the meeting.[5]
In December 2024, World Boxing affiliate Asian Boxing elected its interim board. Asian Boxing is meant to supplant the ASBC. Former ASBC president Chunhavajira was elected to head Asian Boxing.[6]
Events
edit- Asian Amateur Boxing Championships
- Asian U22 Boxing Championships
- Asian Junior Boxing Championships
- Asian Youth Boxing Championships
- Asian Schoolboys & Schoolgirls Boxing Championships
- Boxing at the Asian Games
Executive Committee
edit| ASBC President |
|---|
Sports Directoredit |
President
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Anas Alotaiba[8]
Pichai Chunhavajira (2022–2024)[9]
References
edit- ^ "ASBCNEWS". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "ASBCNEWS". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ a b "Asian Boxing History". p. 3. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Asian Boxing Confederation - UIA Yearbook Profile". Union of International Associations.
- ^ Carro, Javier (23 November 2024). "ASBC to continue with the IBA following an extraordinary congress". InsideTheGames.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin (30 December 2024). "Vargas named to Asian body". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Asian Boxing Confederation commends Kuwait's prep for tourney". ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Passela, Amith (2020-10-13). "Asia and UAE boxing chief Anas Al Otaiba announces AIBA presidency bid". The National. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ CEDTyClea (2022-03-14). "Thai boxing chief Chunhavajira elected ASBC president". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
External links
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