Kogi state Boxing Association have concluded plans to host a
National Boxing Championships in honor of the state governor, Yahaya
Bello come August 2017.
The chairman Kogi state Boxing Association, Prince Mathew
Kolawole made this known after the inauguration of the committee in
Lokoja.
Kolawole said the tournament will help Kogi and the North Central rediscover hidden talents in the region.
The board member of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF)
representing the North Central said national boxers and coaches will
storm the state capital as cash prizes will be doled out.
"The tournament is tagged governor Yahaya Bello National
Boxing Championship to honor him because coincidentally, the governor
use to be a boxer".
"The championships is in three phases; Champion of
Champions, Under 21 and under U16 which is to groom upcoming boxers to
stardom. After the event, we hope Kogi boxers that wins their bouts will
be sponsored to international tournaments" said Kolawole.
He recalled that Kogi state boxers have represented the
country at Africa, Commonwealth and Olympic games winning medals adding
that with this event, Boxing in the state will rise again.
0 comments:
Speak up your mind
Tell us what you're thinking... !