Asian Boxing Confederation
Boxing association
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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
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
- 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
| ASBC President |
|---|
Sports Director
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President
Anas Alotaiba[8]
Pichai Chunhavajira (2022–2024)[9]
