WKF ASIA/OCEANIA AMATEUR KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS – COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (27th – 31st March, 2025.
WKF ASIA and OCEANIA CONTINENTAL “AMATEUR”
KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS (COLOMBO, SRI LANKA)
WKF CHAMPIONSHIPS FIGHT VENUE:
NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA
INDOOR STADIUM.
NAWALAPITITY CITY, SRI LANKA (Asia).
Arrival Airport: Colombo International Airport, Sri Lanka.
WKF Sri Lanka President/Promoter Mr Pradeep Ekanayaka
DATES of EVENTS:
Thursday 27th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th, Monday 31st March, 2025.
ATTENTION ALL ASIA & OCEANIA COUNTRIES!
WKF SRI LANKA OFFICE proudly presents WKF ASIA/OCEANIA AMATEUR KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS, coming to the beautiful City of Colombo, Sri Lanka (The Heart of Asia). ALL of Asia and Oceania Countries have been waiting for this prestigeous Event for many years, and now – IT’S HERE! Categories are Mens, Womens, Juniors, Masters, Veterans Divisions in Kickboxing, which includes:
TATAMI MATS COMPETITION
Saturday 29th March, 2025
“AMATEUR” LIGHT-CONTACT KICKBOXING (All Day)!
NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM
Amateur Light-Contact Kickboxing
“BOXING RING” SPORTS
Sunday 30th March, 2025:
“AMATEUR” MUAYTHAI KICKBOXING (All Day)!
NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM
BOXING RING SPORTS
Monday 31st March, 2025
“AMATEUR” FULL-CONTACT KICKBOXING (All Day)
NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM
THE FOLLOWING ASIAN and OCEANIA COUNTRIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND & PARTICIPATE:
ASIA CONTINENT COUNTRIES:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, East Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.
OCEANIA CONTINENT COUNTRIES
ASIA CONTINENT COUNTRIES
OCEANIA CONTINENT COUNTRIES:
Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, (PNG) Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Guam, New Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Tokelau, Wake Island, Wallis and Futuna.
ALL FIGHT CATEGORIES (AGE GROUPS):
- Infants Category 8 Years and above, but less than 10 years on the FINAL DAY of Competition.
- Kids Category should have reached 10 years but less than 13 years on the FINAL DAY of Competition.
- Juniors Category should have reached 13 years but be less than 15 years on the FINAL DAY of Competition.
- Teenagers Category should have reached 15 years but be less than 18 years on the FINAL DAY of Competition.
- Adults Category should have reached 18 years but be less than 35 years on the FINAL DAY of Competition.
- Masters Category should have reached over 35 years but be less than 50 years of age on the FINAL DAY of Competition.
- Veterans Category should have reached the age of 50 years and above on the FINAL DAY of Competition.
KICKBOXING AMATEUR INFANTS, KIDS, JUNIORS, TEENAGERS, ADULTS, MASTERS, VETERANS WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
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WKF Asia and Oceania Continental Championships Fight Action
Paperweight: 48kgs and Under
- Atomweight: 48.11kgs – 50kgs
- Flyweight: 50.1kgs – 52.3kgs
- Super Flyweight: 52.4kgs – 54.5kgs
- Bantamweight: 54.6kgs – 56.4kgs
- Featherweight: 56.5kgs – 58.2kgs
- Lightweight: 58.3kgs – 60.0kgs
- Super Lightweight: 60.1kgs – 62.3kgs
- Light Welterweight: 62.4kgs – 64.5kgs
- Welterweight: 64.6kgs – 66.8kgs
- Super Welterweight: 66.9kgs – 69.5kgs
- Light Middleweight: 69.6kgs – 72.3kgs
- Middleweight: 72.3kgs – 75.0kgs
- Super Middleweight: 75.1kgs – 78.0kgs
“Light-Contact” Kickboxing
- Light Heavyweight: 78.1kgs – 81.4kgs
- Light Cruiserweight: 81.5kgs – 84.5kgs
- Cruiserweight: 84.6kgs – 88.2kgs
- Super Cruiserweight: 88.3kgs – 91.8kgs
- Heavyweight: 91.9kgs – 96.5kgs
- Super Heavyweight: Over 96.6kgs+
ITENIARY FOR WKF ASIA & OCEANIA KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEK:
Thursday 27th to Monday 31st March, 2025
See below the iteniary of ALL the dates and Events happening during “WKF ASIA / OCEANIA Championships Week” in late MARCH 2025:
WEDNESDAY 26th MARCH (ARRIVE IN COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SRI LANKA):
- ALL International Teams will arrive at Colombo International Airport, Sri Lanka, either on Wednesday 26th or Thursday 27th March 2025 to “Check-In”.
THURSDAY 27th MARCH 2025 (OKWIN GRAND HOTEL RESORT) ALL DAY:
- 8.00am – 10.00am: Breakfast in Breakfast Area at Hotel. Meet and Greet.
Mr Robert Wilesmith WKF World CEO & WKF World President
- 12Noon – 1.00pm: Lunch.
- 1.00pm – 2.00pm: Registration for all Officials to participate in the WKF International Referee/Judges Diploma Course.
- 2.00pm – 6.00pm: Day 1 start for WKF International Referee/Judges Diploma Course.
- 6.30pm – 7.00pm: ‘WELCOME TO SRI LANKA CEREMONY” from WKF Sri Lanka Host Mr Pradeep Ekanayaka.
- 7.00pm – 9.00pm: WKF Asia and Oceania Congress with WKF Countries Presidents, Representatives and Delegates Dinner.
- 9.00pm – 10.00pm: Announcement of the “New” WKF Asia Continental Director to join the WKF World Board of Directors.
FRIDAY 28th MARCH 2025 (OKWIN GRAND HOTEL RESORT) ALL DAY:
- 7.00am: Breakfast in Breakfast Area at Hotel.
- 7.30am – 9.30am: Registration/Weigh-In’s for all Fighters and Officials to participate in the WKF Asia Oceania Amateur Muaythai Kickboxing Championships.
- 10.00am – 12Noon: Day 2 start for WKF International Referee/Judges Diploma Course.
- 12Noon – 1.00pm: Lunch.
- 1.00pm – 6.00pm: Continue Day 2 WKF International Referee/Judges Diploma Course.
- 6.00pm – 6.30pm: AWARD CEREMONY for participants who completed WKF International Referee/Judges Diploma Course.
- 7.00pm – 9.00pm: Dinner, meet and greet all International Guests.
SATURDAY 29th MARCH (NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM) LIGHT-CONTACT:
- 7.00am: Breakfast in Breakfast Area at Hotel.
- 7.30am – 9.00am: Registration/Weigh-In’s for all Fighters and Officials to participate in the WKF Amateur “Light-Contact” and “Muaythai” Kickboxing Championships at the NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM on Tatami Mats.
- 9.00am – 12Noon: Start of WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Light-Contact” Kickboxing Championships.
- 12Noon – 1.00pm: Lunch.
- 1.00pm – 4.00pm: Continue WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Light-Contact” Kickboxing Championships.
- 4.00pm – 6.00pm: “FINALS” WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Light-Contact” Kickboxing Championships.
- 6.00pm – 6.30pm: Medal Ceremony for WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Light-Contact” Kickboxing Championships.
- 7.00pm – 9.00pm: WKF “Light-Contact” Amateur Championships Champions Dinner, Meet and Greet all International Guests.
SUNDAY 30th MARCH 2025 (NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM) MUAYTHAI:
- 7.00am: Breakfast in Breakfast Area at Hotel.
- 7.30am – 9.00am: Registration/Weigh-In’s for all Fighters and Officials to participate in the WKF Amateur “Muaythai” and “Full-Contact” Kickboxing Championships at the NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM in the Boxing Ring.
- 9.00am – 12Noon: Start of WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Muaythai” Kickboxing Championships.
- 12Noon – 1.00pm: Lunch.
- 1.00pm – 4.00pm: Continue WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Muaythai” Kickboxing Championships.
- 4.00pm – 6.00pm: “FINALS” WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Muaythai” Kickboxing Championships.
- 6.00pm – 6.30pm: Medal Ceremony for WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Muaythai” Kickboxing Championships.
- 7.00pm – 9.00pm: WKF “Muaythai” Amateur Championships Champions Dinner, Meet/Greet all International Guests.
MONDAY 31st MARCH 2025 (NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM) FULL-CONTACT
- 7.00am: Breakfast in Breakfast Area at Hotel.
- 7.30am – 9.00am: Registration/Weigh-In’s for all Fighters and Officials to participate in the WKF Amateur “Full-Contact” Kickboxing Championships at the NAWALAPITIY JAYATHILAKA INDOOR STADIUM in the Boxing Ring.
- 9.00am – 12Noon: Start of WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Full-Contact” Kickboxing Championships.
- 12Noon – 1.00pm: Lunch.
- 1.00pm – 4.00pm: Continue WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Full-Contact” Kickboxing Championships.
- 4.00pm – 6.00pm: “FINALS” WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Full-Contact” Kickboxing Championships.
- 6.00pm – 6.30pm: Medal Ceremony for WKF Amateur Asia Oceania “Full-Contact” Kickboxing Championships.
- 7.00pm – 9.00pm: WKF “Full-Contact” Amateur Championships Champions Dinner, Meet/Greet all International Guests.
- 9.00pm – 12Midnight: “PARTY TIME, SRI LANKA STYLE” for all the visiting Countries by the Hosts WKF Sri Lanka.
TUESDAY 1st APRIL 2025 – LEAVING SRI LANKA!
BREAKFAST WITH THE ASIA & OCEANIA CHAMPIONS, SIGHT-SEEING, DEPART SRI LANKA.
- 8.00am – 9.30am: “LAST” Breakfast with the “NEW” 2025 WKF ASIA Continental Champions, Photos: 8.00am – 9.30am.
- 9.30am: “Thank You” to our great Host WKF Sri Lanka President Mr Pradeep Ekanayaka and “Goodbye”.
- 10.00am: Check-Out and departure of ALL International Guests back to Countries of Origin.
- 10.30am: For those who are on later flights, see all the beautiful sights of Colombo Sri Lanka, experience the Culture of this great City.
- Various Times: Depart Colombo International Airport, Fly back to your Countries.
“IMPORTANT NOTE”
FOR ALL FIGHTERS AND OFFICIALS VISITING TEAMS:
ALL Participants “MUST” have a completed Medical Clearance Certificate (Within 48 Hours of Event), along with completed Serology Blood Tests, to make sure that ALL Participants are SAFE and not in any harm whatsoever. (This is NOT NEGOTIABLE). Please Email WKF World Head Office for the Official Medical and Serology forms to send to you: admin@wkf.org.au
- A Medical Test from the attending Doctor at the WKF Asian Championships will also do a Medical Check at the Official Weigh-Ins.
- ALL Registrations on Friday 28th, Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st March 2025 with Passport, Birth Certificate and passport Photo Identification (8.00am – 9.30am). Two (2) Passport Photos “Must” be brought to the Registrations, to add to your WKF Fighter Passport. (NO EXCEPTIONS)!
- Each Country representing Team “Must” bring One (1) Referee, One (1) Judge certified by the WKF World Kickboxing Federation.
- Each Fighter/Participant of the WKF ASIA / OCEANIA Championships 2025 “Must” register as a WKF Fighter/Participant before commencement of the Championships, and “Must” produce their registered Fighter/Participant certified WKF issued Passport and recent Passport Photo. The Cost to register for a WKF 12 Month Fighter License is $25.00USD (Or 7,280 Sri Lankan Rupees). This is a 12 Month (Calendar Year) Fighter registration with the WKF World Head Office, to fight on “Any” Event throughout 2025.
- Each Category entered cost is $25.00USD for the WKF Asia/Oceania Championships. You as a Fighter can enter as many Categories as you wish (Same Weight Class), paid to the WKF Sri Lanka Country Host, President/Promoter Mr Pradeep Ekanayaka.
- ALL participating Referees and Judges will be paid $100.00USD per day, and provided with Lunch daily by the WKF Sri Lanka Promoter.
RESORT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS IN SRI LANKA
There are a couple of Hotel Accommodation Stay options for ALL local, Interstate, International Visiting Teams to stay. These are a few Options for your Teams of Fighters to stay in Sri Lanka, close to the Championships Fight Venue, depending on your Budget.
HOTEL OPTION “ONE” – (20 Rooms Only). Book quickly!
OKWIN GRAND HOTEL RESORT, NAWALAPITIYA (SRI LANKA):
Okwin Grand Hotel Resort, Sri Lanka
Okwin Grand Hotel Resort, a unique resort style hotel is a Refreshing retreat from your busy life. Equipped with elegant suites and rooms, the hotel is built around an eco-friendly environment with personalized attention to all who visit the hotel. Situated in Nawalapitiya, Okwin Resort has two floors that equip architect designed suites and rooms, designed to suit all needs of those who visit for business or pleasure. All rooms and suites are fully air conditioned with 32” LED with cable TV, tea and coffee making facilities, private balconies overlooking Sudugala Falls or garden, mini fridges, comfortable beds, rainfall showers and jacuzzis with many other luxury facilities.
Okwin Grand Hotel Resort serves Continental, Eastern and Western made to order breakfast to the guests and à la carte menu for lunch and dinner. Restaurant with gourmet cook, lounge and Wi-Fi in all rooms are some of the many facilities that are available at the Hotel. This Hotel is a little bit more expensive than some other surrounding Hotels, but if you want a nice, relaxing, classy Resort Hotel, this is the Hotel for you. Get away from the urban jungle and step into Okwin Resort. Okwin Resort features a garden, bar, water sports facilities and BBQ facilities in Nawalapitiya. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.
The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The resort features certain units with mountain views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Okwin Resort you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. The Hotel Resort will make sure you will be treated like royalty with all the amenities we have on offer. Very well priced, affordable Room Rates. Book your stay with Okwin Resort Hotel quickly, as availability for Rooms gets booked very fast. Book today!
ADDRESS: Okwin Resort, No.114, Heightenford A,Nawalapitiya 20650.
PHONE: (+94)54 2051 100 or (+94)76 8255 527
EMAIL: sales@okwinresort.com or info@okwinresort.com
WEBSITE/BOOKINGS LINK: https://okwinresort.com
HOTEL OPTION “TWO”!
JAYABIMA GRAND HOTEL RESORT, NAWALAPITIYA (SRI LANKA):
This Grand Hotel Resort features many offerings for ALL visiting WKF Asia Oceania Kickboxing Championships Teams. The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Nawalapitiya part of Kandy, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don’t leave before paying a visit to the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Restaurant, hot tub and indoor pool are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience. Only 200m distance to main Town. This great Hotel features includes:
- Cheap Budget affordable Hotel Rates. * Close to Tourist Sites and Attractions.
- Airport Transfers, Shuttle Bus. * Air Conditioned Single, Double, Queen and Family Rooms.
- 60 Metres to Public Transport. * Bicycle Rental.
- Indoor Swimming Pool, Bar and Hot Tub. * Excellent Room comfort and quality premises.
- 24 Hour Front Desk. * Affordable Hotel Accommodation for all Budgets.
- Great for Activities. * Free Car Parking.
- Free WiFi. * Restaurant to cater for all tastes of food and beverages.
FOR ALL BOOKINGS FOR JAYABIMA GRAND HOTEL RESORT, CLICK HERE:
https://www.agoda.com/jayabima-grand-hotel/hotel/kandy-lk.html
PHONE: +94542222452
CATEGORIES: Food & Beverage, Hotel Resort.
ADDRESS: NO.138 DOLOSBAGE ROAD NAWALAPITIYA, 20650 Nawalapitiya
INVITATION LETTERS TO ATTEND THIS WKF ASIA/OCEANIA CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SRI LANKA!
WKF Sri Lanka President Mr Pradeep Ekanayaka
For ALL Invitations for ALL your Fighters and Officials to attend this HUGE WKF Event, please contact WKF Sri Lanka Host, President/Promoter Mr Pradeep Ekanayaka “Directly” to get your Invitation letters:
- WKF Sri Lanka Office Phone/WhatsApp: +94 77 796 8683.
- WKF Sri Lanka Office Email: pradeepekanayaka.ac@gmail.com
- WKF World Head Office (Perth, Australia) Email: admin@wkf.org.au
- WKF World Head Office (Perth, Australia) Phone/WhatsApp: +61 45 114 0770.
WKF Woreld CEO/President Mr Robert Wilesmith
Sri Lanka is a beautiful Country, renowned for their great International Cricket Team, and now ALL the World’s eyes will be focusing on the City of Colombo in Sri Lanka for the Mecca of ASIAN Combat Sports, fought over 3 spectacular days, plus hosting the WKF International Referee/Judges Certified Courses for ALL Officials to be Certified for the Tournament and Future Tournaments. Teams from ALL over Asia, Oceania, have ALL shown interest and are committing to bringing Teams to this great World Class Event.
WELCOME ALL to our WKF Amateur ASIA / OCEANIA Championships –
“THE REAL ASIAN/OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS”!
Kind Regards,
Grand Master Kru Robert Wilesmith (WKF World CEO/President)
WKF WORLD HEAD OFFICE (Mandurah East, WA Australia)
Email: admin@wkf.org.au
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