SportUdeni Kiridena, a name synonymous with Boxing, has done Sri Lanka proud on being selected a Referee, Judge for the Rio Olympic Games 2016, by the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA). Kiridena’s achievement, according to sources, is an honour to Sri Lanka, as he is one of the best international Boxing Referees selected through stringent criteria. Thereafter, he was involved in the administration of the Sri Lanka Boxing Association (SLBA), serving as Treasurer of the Boxing Referees and Judges Association for five years. Kiridena qualified as an International Judge in 2006, and was promoted International Referee and Judge in 2008. He became a 3-star International Boxing Referee in 2010, enabling him to officiate at top international tournaments worldwide.

Source: Sunday Times August 22, 2016 07:18 UTC