BFK EYES REVIVAL OF SCHOOLS BOXING THIS YEAR
Major plans are underway for the revival of schools boxing in Kenya this year.
The president of the Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) Anthony “Jamal” Ombok said this is one of their strategic plans all geared towards implementing a seamless junior and youth boxing program.
“When building a good house you must have a strong foundation, that’s why we’re serious on schools boxing,” said Jamal who was re-elected unopposed for the second term on March 1.
“We’re in talks with the relevant authorities to identify the schools which will be involved, junior and youth boxing are the cornerstone of success provided there’s enough funding,” said the BFK supremo.
Schools boxing was part of the Amateur Boxing Association of Kenya (ABA) annual events in the 70s but later faded owing to a change in the syllabus which made it difficult for the pupils to train properly because of the packed schedule.
Gadaffi, a class five pupil at Missions of Hope Primary School is one of the promising Kenyan juniors. Talent abounds in Kenya boxing but there’s need for thorough training on basics and different styles of boxing at the infant stage for these future champions to be fully equipped tactically and technically for the big task ahead.
Some of the prominent boxing schools were St.Mary’s, Starehe Boys, Kabete Technical and Menengai Boys in Nakuru.
