Zimbabwe will take on Botswana in a boxing tournament that is set for Palace Hotel in Bulawayo on September 24.
The competition will feature 10 international fights — six will be men’s bouts while four will be for the women’s category.
Zimbabwe Boxing Federation technical director Steven Masiyambumbi said preparations for the tournament were sailing smoothly.
“The tournament will also be part of preparations for the Region 5 games set for Malawi in December.
“This will be our first local international tournament after the Covid-19 ban. We are excited about that development.
“As a federation we are looking forward to a successful event.
“The pugilists will compete in all weight categories from flyweight, light flyweight up to the super heavyweight,” said Masiyambumbi.
Palace Hotel proprietor Tapiwa Gandiwa said: “We are honoured to be hosts of a tournament of this magnitude.
“We are excited to be having this competition back. We urge fans to come in their numbers and support.
“This is what I call a mutually beneficial business and sports institution partnership. We are committed to working together for the common good of society.”
Zimbabwe recently hosted the World Boxing Council (WBC) All-Africa Officials Training and Grading Workshop as part of efforts to up the standards of the sport in the country.
The meet drew delegates from 17 countries, South Africa, Botswana, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Namibia, Cameroon, Egypt, Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, Ghana, Mali, USA, Morocco and Ireland.
–chronicle.co.zw
