Jagath Prasanne
Kapugama Deeganage Jagath Prasanne, born on January 20, 1964, in Colombo, is a proud old boy of Sri Sangaraja Central College, Colombo 10, and a respected figure in Sri Lankan amateur boxing.
Jagath began boxing in September 1978 at Sri Sangaraja Central College. From the moment he joined the school team, he showed exceptional discipline and natural ability, quickly rising as one of the school's leading boxers.
Jagath's school career was filled with notable victories, bringing great pride to his alma mater:
- 1978-Runner-Up, Junior Champion (ABASL)
- 1979-Winner, Francis Jayawardene Memorial Meet (Under 85 lbs)
- 1979-Junior Champion (ABASL)
- 1980-Winner, Francis Jayawardene Memorial Meet (95-100 lbs)
- 1980-Winner, Stubbs’ Shield Championship (Middleweight, Under 105 lbs)
These achievements firmly established him as one of the most promising young talents of his time.
Continuing his progress, Jagath joined the Y.M.C.A. Boxing Association:
- 1982-Runner-Up, Y.M.C.A. Meet
- 1982-Runner-Up, Novices Meet (ABASL)
His performances helped strengthen the club’s standing at national competitions.
Jagath Prasanne's journey from a schoolboy boxer to a respected national-level athlete reflects dedication, talent, and commitment to the sport. Today, he remains an active member of the Ceylon Boxing Federation, continuing to support and inspire the next generation of boxers.