Reptile Mineral Resources (RMR) and Exploration on Wednesday donated boxing gear valued at N.dollars 25 000 towards the upcoming National Amateur Boxing Championship set for 22-26 March in Swakopmund.
The championship is this year, being hosted by the Erongo Boxing Federation (EBF) and is expected to host 45 young amateur boxers from across the country.
An additional donation of headgear, mouth and groin guards and gloves among others, was made to the Albertus Boxing Academy, to which many young amateur boxers belong and train.
RMR, as the main partner for this year’s championship, will also cover the accommodation costs of all the boxers and coaches taking part in the championship.
RMR Exploration Manager Dr Katrin Kärner said the donated items which consist of medals, title competition headgear, and chest, mouth and groin guards, will help enhance the selection of young boxing talent, who are expected to represent Namibia at the African Boxing Championship as a qualifying round for the 2024 Summer Olympics Games in France.
“Amateur boxing plays an important role in Namibia as a sport that promotes physical fitness, mental toughness and national pride. It further provides opportunities for young boxers to develop their skills and compete at the highest level,” she noted.
Kärner emphasised RMR’s continuous support towards the development of such talents in the sport.
Vice Chairman of the EBF Tangeni Amuthenu said the donation will among others relieve the federation, as the host, in ensuring there are enough competition prizes as well as accommodation for the boxers and coaches from across the country.
“It would also give us the much-needed confidence to defend the championship title which we have won for the last four consecutive years,” Amuthenu explained.
EBF Head Coach and founder of the Albertus Boxing Academy founder Albertus Tsamaseb expressed gratitude towards RMR’s donation and sponsorships over the years.
“The donation enables the ability to protect our boxers and promote fair play, which is a requirement in order to meet certain standards in boxing. It also prevents unfair advantage from gear that may be more advanced than others,” Tsamaseb expressed
Source: NAMPA