Dushantha Kiriella, a former Stubbs Shield Champion from Thurstan College has taken the lead in rejuvenating the Sri Lanka Veteran Boxers Association marking a significant step towards honouring and supporting veteran boxers in Sri Lanka.
Recognising the enduring legacy of past boxing champions, Kiriella has assembled a group of former athletes to form an executive committee that comprises Major Mahinda Hettiarachchi, Secretary a former ABA (Amateur Boxing Association) Secretary and ex-President of the Boxing Coaches Association of Sri Lanka, K.A.D. Luxman, Vice President who represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Games, Sumith Fonseka, Vice President and former Vidyartha College, boxer and Nalin Jayasinghe, Treasurer a former Joseph Vas boxer, National Champion and Asian Championship participant.
Additionally, the association has past boxers such as twin brothers Jagath and Sugath Neththikumar and W.M. Chithrananda, former St Sylvester’s College captain Rohana Gunarathne and Stubbs Shield Best Boxer from Trinity College Ikram Odayar who will serve as committee members.
Kiriella articulated his vision for the association, stating: “Our mission is to provide a platform for veteran boxers to reconnect, share their experiences and continue contributing to the sport.
We aspire to celebrate their accomplishments and ensure their legacy inspires future generations of Sri Lankan boxers.”
The association aims to gain affiliation with the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka.
Its inaugural event will be a gathering of past boxers scheduled for September 21, graced by prominent Sri Lankan figures and distinguished ambassadors as special invitees.
To join this organiszation, all former boxers who have hung up their gloves are invited to submit their CVs to Secretary Major Mahinda Hettiarachchi at 070-4644640, 075-9300303 or via email at [email protected].
More information could could be obtained from Dushantha Kiriella Sri Lanka Veteran Boxers Association Email: [email protected] Phone: 070-4644640 / 075-9300303
