20 August, 2023
Mariyam Anas a student of Colombo Muslim Ladies College and a member of Slave Island Boxing Club in Colombo became probably the first from her school to don the gloves in the ring as she participated in an all island junior and senior boxing meet.
She won her first bout against EAP Edirisinghe in the boxing championship for the Nevia Challenge Trophy in the pin weight (44-40kg) category on August 2 at the Ratnapura Seevali Arena.
Unfortunately, Mariyam lost her second bout to RP Anuttara of RCCP during the championship.
She is coached by NN Dananjaya at the Slave Island Boxing Club Training Centre. (TBR)