Only two boxers for Addis meet

Feb 26, 2002

UGANDA will only be represented by two boxers at the Africa Zone Five boxing championship next month.

By Samson OpusUGANDA will only be represented by two boxers at the Africa Zone Five boxing championship next month. A National Council of Sports (NCS) communication to UABF that The New Vision saw only indicates facilitation of two boxers and a coach for the regional event.Light heavyweight Joseph Lubega and light welterweight Mohammed Kayongo are the luck pair, it was revealed yesterday.National coach Dick Katende broke the news at the Bombers camp yesterday.“It is sad and very unfortunate. This is the only foreseeable major build up to the Manchester Games,” Katende told the shocked boxers.The position dumpens the Bombers chance of defending their title in Addis Ababa.The championship, which involves Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, will be a major build up ahead of the Manchester Games. Cash strapped Uganda Amateur Boxing Federation (UABF) had summoned a 22-man squad to prepare for the regional event due March 26 to April1 1 in the Ethiopian capital. After the exit of several Bombers, Katende faces a huge task in rebuilding a strong side for the Commonwealth games.ends

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});