Executive Committee
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Executive DirectorAdministrative Director |
| Abbreviation | ASBC |
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| Formation | 1962 |
| Type | Sports federation |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
Region served | Asia |
| Membership | 42 member associations |
Official language | English |
President | Vacant |
Main organ | Congress |
| Website | www |
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]
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]
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