Asian Boxing Confederation

Asian Boxing Confederation
AbbreviationASBC
Formation1962
TypeSports federation
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
Region served
Asia
Membership42 member associations
Official language
English
President
Vacant
Main organ
Congress
Websitewww.asbcnews.org

The Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) is the Asian not-for-profit governing body with 42 member countries in amateur boxing.[1] Its member of 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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