Rivals unite for a cause

LIMBA MUPETAMIWINDHOEKRival boxing stables, MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy and MTC Salute Boxing Academy, donated hand sanitiser and food parcels to the value of N$70 000 to local boxers yesterday in Katutura.The boxers from all corners of the city swamped the Katutura Youth Complex to get their hands on the parcels.Due to all boxing events having been postponed or cancelled due to the national coronavirus lockdown, many boxers have been left without any income.Stay fitNewly appointed sports minister Agnes Tjongarero urged the boxers to keep training while keeping social distancing in consideration.“This is a joyous occasion. This says that sports and boxing cares. This is the time boxing is supporting the Khomas Region.“Keep fit, even if it means that you need to train alone,” Tjongarero added.MTC Salute Boxing Academy owner Kiriata Kamanya said while they enquired from gyms in Windhoek regarding the number of boxers signed to them, they didn't anticipate the response of those in need.Smart partnershipMTC's John Ekongo expressed joy in the partnership between the two stables.“For the first time, it's about smart partnership,” he said.He added that the parcels are going out to young people as the government indicated that everyone should work together to fight the pandemic.“Stay safe, use the parcels wisely and exercise social distancing,” he said.BeneficiariesSome of the boxers in attendance were amateur fighters Flaime 'Special One' Nangolo and Harry Simon Jr.Young boxer Kuli Jambo said she took up boxing because she believes she can one day be counted amongst the best in the country. She further added that the food parcel will help her family as they now have something to eat.

Rivals unite for a cause

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Namibian Sun 2025-08-25

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