Latest update November 21st, 2024 1:00 AM
SLBA calls for greater investments in Youth Development Boxing Programmes in the Caribbean
Kaieteur Sports – Castries, St. Lucia – Over twenty-five young boxers from the Vieux Fort and Castries gyms, participated in a Preparatory Camp over the Easter weekend, as St. Lucia readies to host the 2nd annual Caribbean Champion of Champions Boxing Tournament.
David Christopher
Seven countries including defending champions St. Lucia will be represented at the tournament on April 12 & 13 at the Vigie Sports Complex.
The Preparatory Camp was organised by the St. Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) to bring the national team together and introduce boxers to a regime of tactical training and conditioning.
President of the SLBA, David Christopher, said the camp was extremely successful, as it met the overall objectives.
He added, “We are excited about the interest and improvements among several young boxers who will represent St. Lucia against their regional counterparts at Champion of Champions.”
The SLBA President also acknowledged major strides is being made with Youth Development Programmes in Trinidad, Guyana, Antigua, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Barbados and the Bahamas.
He said, “All these countries have submitted teams of young boxers for the upcoming tournament, and St Lucia is excited to give our young boys and girls the opportunity to match-up and get some ring time.”
Christopher further encouraged regional Government’s and the corporate sector to increase support for national boxing programmes, as they help create better citizens and potential champions.
The St. Lucia Boxing Association invites citizens to support the Champion of Champions Tournament, which promises exciting action and entertainment.
Bell time is 6pm nightly.
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