Perbati: Asian Boxing Trust Validates Indonesian Boxing

The General Chair of the Indonesian Boxing Federation (Perbati), Ray Zulham Farras Nugraha, stated that the trust placed in Indonesia to host the Asian Boxing U19 & U23 Boxing Championships 2026 is a significant validation for Perbati and the Indonesian boxing ecosystem. “This trust from Asian Boxing is a major validation for Perbati and our sports ecosystem. We are committed not only to organising a technically competitive tournament but also to presenting the highest standards of transparency and sportsmanship under the auspices of World Boxing and Asian Boxing,” Ray said in an official statement in Jakarta on Wednesday. Indonesia will host the championship in Jakarta from 3 to 16 July 2026. The tournament is scheduled to bring together hundreds of the best young boxers from various Asian countries in the U19 and U23 age groups. For Perbati, Indonesia’s appointment as host is not only about organising an international event but also an opportunity to demonstrate a new direction for national boxing development and governance. The championship will utilise the latest global standards from World Boxing, including technical match aspects, judging systems, and competition governance. The implementation of these standards is expected to deliver more transparent, fair, and competitive matches. The presence of boxers from these countries makes the Asian Boxing U19 & U23 Boxing Championships 2026 an important arena for Indonesia to measure the quality of its young athlete development while expanding competitive experience at the continental level. Asian Boxing is the first continental confederation under World Boxing recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The organisation is committed to building a clean, transparent, and Olympic-oriented boxing ecosystem. Perbati stated that hosting this championship aligns with efforts to modernise national boxing through governance improvements, the application of sports science, and the strengthening of a competition system oriented towards long-term achievement. The implementation of the Asian Boxing U19 & U23 Boxing Championships 2026 has also received support from various parties, including the government, the private sector, and electricity support from PLN to ensure the smooth running of the tournament. Perbati stated that the accreditation process for domestic and international journalists has been carried out through the official Perbati and Asian Boxing information centre. Meanwhile, the match schedule and ticket information will be announced periodically ahead of the championship.