Boxers suffer Olympics blow

Friday, February 19, 2021

Throwing punches: Kenosi has qualified for the Olympics PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Local boxers’ chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games have been heavily affected after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Boxing Task Force (BTF) resolved to cancel the final World Olympic Qualifier.

This is due to the challenges brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The final qualifiers were set for June in France to fill the remaining spots for the Tokyo 2020 games. Prior to a COVID-19 forced halt on international sport, the African and Asian/Oceanian continental qualification events had been completed and there was a reschedule on both the Americas and European qualifiers.

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Boxers suffer Olympics blow

Local boxers’ chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games have been heavily affected after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Boxing Task Force (BTF) resolved to cancel the final World Olympic Qualifier.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

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