W. W. K. Alwis
W. W. K. Alwis is a respected boxer, coach, and long-serving member of Sri Lanka's boxing community. His journey spans over four decades, marked by excellence both inside the ring and as a mentor.
He boxed for leading clubs including YMCA Colombo, YMCA Kandy, Taj Samudra, and the Colombo Boxing Club from 1980-1991. Later, he served as Coach of the Maharagama Boxing Club (1995-2011) and President College Maharagama (1999-2011), shaping many young athletes. He has been a Member of the Sri Lanka Boxing Coaches Association (2003-2025) and completed coaching courses in Sri Lanka and a Diploma in India (2011).
His major competitive honours include
- ABA Nationals Winner (1984)
- ABA Nationals Runner-up (1991)
- ABA Intermediate Winner (1980)
- Lation Cup Winner (1981, 1985)
- Multiple runner-up positions in Lation Cup, Clifford Cup & ABA events
- YMCA Colours Awarded (1984)
- Francis Jayawardana
Memorial Winner (1980)
W. W. K. Alwis’s lifelong commitment, both as a boxer and coach, has made a lasting impact on Sri Lankan boxing.