Dian Gomes in Commonwealth Sports Advisory Body

Business leader and prominent Sri Lankan sports administrator Dian Gomes has been appointed to the Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport (CABOS) for the period March 2013 to December 2016.

Dian Gomes

Gomes is the first Sri Lankan to be appointed to this Advisory Body which was first set up in 2005.

Dian Gomes is known as the architect of the modern day renaissance of the sport of boxing in Sri Lanka.

The Former President of the Amateur Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (ABASL - 2004 to 2009) was instrumental in formulating and defining boxing strategy which saw a boxer going to the Beijing Olympics in 2008 after 40 years; and Sri Lanka’s rise as a strong contender in the Asian and global boxing arena. Gomes’ tenure and guidance at the ABASL saw many international medals in boxing, and the upsurge of Women’s boxing in the country.

Gomes’ illustrious sports administration portfolio includes various local and international appointments.

He was Secretary of the Marketing Commission of the International Boxing Association (AIBA, 2008-2009), Secretary of the Finance Commission of the International Boxing Association (AIBA, 2010-2011) and is presently a Member of the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Athletes and Youth Commission.

He was the Founder Vice President of the National Association of Fencing, Sri Lanka (2008-2010) and was instrumental in the development of this sport from its inception in 2008.

He continues to contribute to development of Sri Lankan sport, in general, though the capacity of Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka.