The Hit Squad will also benefit from branded T-shirts and a steady supply of water
Mombasa Cement Limited has donated top-quality track suits to the 35 boxers who will represent Kenya’s national boxing team in the Africa Zone 3 Championships at Kasarani Gym from October 17-24.
The start of the tournament has been pushed back to Friday to enable the visiting teams make it to Nairobi in time for the event.
A delighted Mombasa County Boxing Association Secretary-General Chris Onyango, who negotiated the track suits deal, said the generous donation proves the company’s commitment to support Kenya’s boxing development.
In a press statement, Onyango told boxersworld.co.ke this is just the beginning of their collaboration with the cement company.
“Through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Mombasa Cement has once again proven that they are not just builders of infrastructure, but builders of dreams and champions,” said Onyango.
“The company has graciously donated high-quality tracksuits for all boxers and coaches of the Kenya National Boxing Team the famed Hit Squad along with branded T-shirts and a steady supply of water to keep our boxers hydrated and ready for action.”
Onyango said this noble gesture is a testament to Mombasa Cement’s serious commitment to uplift Kenya boxing and empower the youth.
“Their continued support goes beyond cement and steel, it cements hope, pride, and national unity,” said Onyango, adding: “On behalf of the entire Kenyan boxing fraternity, we say asante sana Mombasa Cement for standing tall with our champions. Your generosity and patriotism truly make you a knockout partner in the fight for sporting excellence.”
So far teams from three countries, Ethiopia, Cameroon and Uganda have arrived in Nairobi for the Zone 3 Championships. Burundi, Rwanda and defending champions DR Congo are understood to be on their way to Kenya’s capital city Nairobi. Other teams expected to take part are Gabon, Central African Republic, Somalia and Congo Brazzaville.
