ABA Novices meet from April 24 to 28

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, from 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's CatagoriesWomen's Catagories

Light Fly Weight - 49 kg Light Fly Weight - 48 kg

Fly Weight - 52 kg Fly Weight - 51 kg

Bantam Weight - 56 kg Bantam Weight - 54 kg

Light Weight - 60 kg Feather Weight - 57 kg

Light Welter Weigh - 64 kg Light Weight - 60 kg

Welter Weight - 69 kg Light Welter Weight - 64 kg

Middle - 75 kg Welter Weight - 69 kg

Light Heavy - 81 kg Middle - 75 kg

Heavy - 91 kg Light Heavy - 81 kg

Super Heavy - Over 91kg 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.

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 five days of the meet.

(TJ)