Boxing Association of Kenya (BAK) president, John Kameta.[Photo/Nation]Kenya’s national boxing team will begin their training on Tuesday at the Kenya Police Deport, Mathare ahead of their tour to India.
Boxing Association of Kenya (BAK) president, John Kameta, stated that those taking part will be coached by Patrick Maina in preparation for the inaugural India Open International Boxing Tournament that shall take place from January 28 to February 1 in Delhi.
The team's departure for the Indian capital city is on the January 25. Kameta said: “We will send a squad of 10 male and four female pugilists to Delhi, to compete in the championship.
"All the boys who won in the 10 weight categories (from light flyweight to super heavyweight) at the national trials in Nairobi on January 6 will represent the country in Delhi. The women’s team will be named in due course.”Kameta argued that the results from India will determine the boxers who will represent the country in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Australia, in April.
Kenya Defence Forces has given some of boxers to the squad, five in total, with Nick Abaka the best known.