The Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo will see a host of boxers from Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Police, Slimline, Unichela, Linea, Thurulie, MAS Southern, Silueta, Army Red, etc. fighting for the “NOVICE” winner title in both Men’s and Women’s categories, during the 24th to 28th April 2013.
The keen interest in the sport is apparent by the number of entries fielded this year. Therefore the meet has to be conducted for duration of 5 days to accommodate all the entries. There will be representation from all the weight classes as given below:
Men
Light Fly Weight – 49 kg
Fly Weight – 52 kg
Bantam Weight – 56 kg
Light Weight – 60 kg
Light Welter Weigh – 64 kg
Welter Weight – 69 kg
Middle – 75 kg
Light Heavy – 81 kg
Heavy – 91 kg
Super Heavy – Over 91kg
Women
Light Fly Weight – 48 kg
Fly Weight – 51 kg
Bantam Weight – 54 kg
Feather Weight – 57 kg
Light Weight – 60 kg
Light Welter Weigh – 64 kg
Welter Weight – 69 kg
Middle – 75 kg
Light Heavy – 81 kg
Heavy – Over 81 kg
The competitions in these weight categories will be conducted according to the 2010 AIBA rules and regulations. The meet is open to young boxers who are between the ages of 17 and 40 years and have never won a “Novice”, “Intermediate”, “Open” or other national meet. Entries for this meet will be accepted until the 19th of April 2013, by the ABA. Winners will receive medals and certificates as well as being eligible to participate in open meets such as the Layton Cup, Clifford Cup and National Championships subsequent to their win. The Referees and Judges Association of Sri Lanka will support this event with their 40 strong contingent of officials. They will require conducting a very stringent and timely contest every time to enable all bouts to complete within the 5 days of the meet.
