Dushantha Kiriella

A scientific boxer nurtured by Thurstan College under the guidance of veteran coach Mr. Donald Munasinghe, Dushantha Kiriella made his mark in Sri Lankan boxing with exceptional skill and dedication. He represented Thurstan at every schools’ boxing tournament conducted by the Schools’ Boxing Association of Sri Lanka and captained the College Boxing
Team in 1977, and won his weight class at the prestigious Stubbs Shield Championship.
In 1979, Dushantha represented Sri Lanka on the National Boxing Team’s tour of India, where he stood out as the only schoolboy boxer selected for the squad. As the brainchild behind the Ceylon Boxing Federation, Dushantha continues to serve the sport he loves deeply, contributing tirelessly to its growth and legacy.