SLAF WOMEN'S TEAM CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT THE 94TH CLIFFORD CUP BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP

SLAF WOMEN'S TEAM CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT THE 94TH CLIFFORD CUP BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP
SLAF WOMEN'S TEAM CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT THE 94TH CLIFFORD CUP BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) successfully hosted the 94th Clifford Cup Boxing Championship from 18 to 22 December 2024 at the Kandy City Center. This annual event brought together the Sri Lanka's finest pugilists in a captivating display of strength, skill and determination. The Awards Ceremony was graced by the Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. Sugath Thilakaratne, as the Chief Guest.

The SLAF Women’s Boxing Team delivered an exceptional performance, securing the overall Clifford Championship title with an impressive tally of five Gold, three Silver, and one Bronze medal. Meanwhile, the SLAF Men’s Boxing Team showcased remarkable resilience and skill, achieving the overall Runners-Up position with one Gold, three Silver and three Bronze medals.

A total of 22 teams, including the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Police and several established boxing clubs, vied in the championship. With over 115 boxers competing, the event highlighted the depth of talent and competitive spirit within the boxing community in Sri Lanka.

Summary of Results

Boxing Women’s

Gold Medalists
Leading Aircraftwoman Malshani LIN (Bantam Weight - Under 54 Kg)
Leading Aircraftwoman Cooray MPSS  (Light weight – Under 60 Kg)    
Corporal Thiwanka WWAK     (Welter Weight - Under 66 Kg)
Leading Aircraftwoman Pasyala PAHC (Light Middleweight – Under 70Kg)        
Leading Aircraftwoman Kaluarachchi KAGN    (Light Heavyweight– Under 81Kg)   
    
Silver Medalists
Leading Aircraftwoman Perera KKIT     (Light Flyweight– Under 50 Kg)
Aircraftwoman Himasha HHR    (Flyweight – Under 52 Kg)
Aircraftwoman Premasiri AGHD  (Minimum weight –weight – Under 48 Kg)   

Bronze Medalist
Leading Aircraftwoman Ekanayake EMKH  (Featherweight –weight – Under 57 Kg)           

Boxing Men’s

Gold Medalist

Sergeant Madushan PGE  (Bantam Weight - Under 54 Kg)

Silver Medalists
Corporal Udayakumara IPDC    (Light Middle Weight – Under 71 Kg)
Leading Aircraftman De Silva GWC    (Cruiser Weight - Under 86 Kg)
Corporal Meegasthanna MWMM (Super Heavy Weight – Under 92+Kg)

Bronze Medalists
Corporal Bandara AC     (Light Weight - Under 60 Kg)
Corporal Abeyrathne WAM    (Middle Weight - Under 75 Kg)
Leading Aircraftman Kumara HAWK  (Light Heavy Weight - Under 80 Kg)