Lusaka,
1st March 2025
Speaking during the launch of the more fire punch Boxing Tournament on Wednesday 26th of February in lusaka, Minister of Youth, Sports and Arts Hon. Elvis Nkandu said that boxing is the only sport in the country that has managed to bring main medals.
Elvis Nkandu highlighted the government’s dedication to equipping athletes with necessary resources and financial backing to ensure they compete at the highest level.
Boxing is not just about winning fights , it is a platform for empowering young people, impacting discipline and identification of talents in communities.
He reiterated that the government under his ministry is committed to ensuring that the athletes receive the support they need to thrive on the global stage”.
Meanwhile, The exodus boxing Academy Director Christian Kalima whose organization is the main sponsor of the tournament, praised the government’s proactive role in the help of promoting boxing. Mr Kalima assured the fans that the much anticipated boxing tournament will provide sparks and act as a platform for many inexperienced boxers to realize their potential of stepping into professional boxing.
And he also commended various stakeholders for supporting the upcoming more fire Boxing promotion tournament.
The non- title fight is among the 16 supporting bouts for the upcoming welterweight main fight involving Zambia Violet Phiri and Zimbabwe’s Polite Kakorera scheduled for lusaka.
Esther Phiri and Zimbabwe’s Muzambi Nyasha are excepted to face each other in the boxing ring on March 29th, 2025 in an exhibition fight at the scream club Kenneth Kaunda Mall.
Chalo
01/03/25
By Staff Reporter.