Kamal Sameera
Kamal Sameera stands as one of Sri Lanka's most respected figures in boxing, having contributed to the sport with distinction as an elite athlete, national representative, and qualified referee and Judge. His career reflects decades of dedication, discipline, and service to Sri Lankan boxing at both national and international levels.
Kamal Sameera proudly represented Sri Lanka in numerous international boxing championships and dual meets between 2004 and 2010. His international exposure and performances brought recognition to the country across Asia, Europe, Australia, and the Americas. His international participations include:
- Green Hill Cup-2004, 2006
- President’s Cup-2004
- SAF Games-2004, 2006
- King’s Cup 2005, 2006
- Philippines vs Sri Lanka Dual Meets -2005
- Vietnam vs Sri Lanka Dual Meet-2007
- Tanzania vs Sri Lanka Dual Meet -2007
- Commonwealth Championships -2005, 2007
- Asian Championships 2005, 2007, 2010
- World Boxing Championships 2005, 2007, 2009
- Commonwealth Games 2006
- Asian Games-2006
- “Welcome to Beijing” Tournament-2007
- Asian Olympic Qualification Tournaments-2008
- SAAF Games-2010
- MVP Championship-2010
- India vs Sri Lanka Dual Meet-2010
- Commonwealth Games-2010
During his international career, Kamal Sameera competed in major boxing hubs including Thailand (Bangkok), Pakistan (Karachi), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), China (Beijing & Shanghai), Australia (Melbourne), Qatar (Doha), Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar), Kazakhstan (Astana), Italy (Milan), England (Glasgow & Liverpool), USA (Chicago), and Bangladesh (Dhaka).
His international medal record includes:
- Gold Medal
- Silver Medals
- Bronze Medals
- Multiple appearances as a national representative at world-level competitions
At the national level, Kamal Sameera dominated Sri Lankan boxing competitions between 2004 and 2010, remaining unbeaten in several premier tournaments:
- Layton Cup Tournament Unbeaten. Champion (2004-2010)
- Clifford Cup Tournament Unbeaten Champion (2004-2010)
- National Boxing Championships -Unbeaten Champion (2004-2010)
These achievements established him as one of the most consistent and formidable boxers of his era.
Following his competitive career, Kamal Sameera continued to serve boxing with integrity and professionalism as an official.
- Active National Boxing Referee and Judge since 2014
- Qualified One-Star Referee and Judge. certified in June 2019 at the Mauritius Program
- Currently serving as an Active Two-Star Referee and Judge
His transition from athlete to official demonstrates his deep understanding of the sport and commitment to fair play.
In addition to boxing, Kamal Sameera also excelled in athletics during his early sporting career
- 1996 All Island Games High Jump Bronze Medalist