The Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) is the Asian not-for-profit governing body with 42 member countries in amateur boxing.[1] It is a member of the world amateur boxing governing body International Boxing Association (IBA).

The ASBC is headed by a president. There are 2 vice-presidents (1 honorary) and 10 board of directors.[2]

History

The 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

Executive Committee

ASBC President
  • Thailand Pichai Chunhavajira
ASBC Vice President
  • Kazakhstan Aziz Kozhambetov
ASBC Head Office

Executive Director

Administrative Director

President

  • United Arab Emirates Anas Al-Otaiba[8]
  • Thailand Pichai Chunhavajira (2022–2024)[9]

References

  1. ^ "ASBCNEWS". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  2. ^ "ASBCNEWS". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  3. ^ a b "Asian Boxing History". p. 3. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Asian Boxing Confederation - UIA Yearbook Profile". Union of International Associations.
  5. ^ Carro, Javier (23 November 2024). "ASBC to continue with the IBA following an extraordinary congress". InsideTheGames.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  6. ^ Henson, Joaquin (30 December 2024). "Vargas named to Asian body". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Asian Boxing Confederation commends Kuwait's prep for tourney". ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  8. ^ Passela, Amith (2020-10-13). "Asia and UAE boxing chief Anas Al Otaiba announces AIBA presidency bid". The National. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  9. ^ CEDTyClea (2022-03-14). "Thai boxing chief Chunhavajira elected ASBC president". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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