Termoto opens fitness academy at Ongwediva

TUYEIMO HAIDULA ONGWEDIVA Termoto Boxing and Fitness Gym opened its doors to Ongwediva residents on Friday in hopes of improving health in the Oshana Region.Established in 2022, the club has 18 amateur boxers and two professional fighters under its stable, and aims to grow its pool of boxers.Ongwediva town mayor Taarah Shalfyefu said the centre adds value to the development of sport in the town at a time when the country is battling the Covid-19 pandemic.He made the remarks during the official opening of the gym at Efidi Lomulunga, saying the facility will also contribute to crime reduction by keeping the youth busy."The communities of Ongwediva will make use of this chance and facility made available to the best of our abilities," he said.Shalyefu added that the town has prioritised investing in development and upgrading sport facilities to ensure that residents have a conducive environment to train and keep their bodies active, with the goal to remain healthy at all times.He called on individuals and business communities to invest in sport not only for the benefit of the town, but the country at large. Boxing gold mineOngwediva constituency councillor Andreas Uutoni also applauded the founders of Termoto, saying the northern central area has potential for discovering talented boxers.He said once the boxers have been well trained, they have the potential of flying the Namibian flag on international level.Termoto chairperson Emvula Emvula said Oshana is a gold mine that needs to be explored further as far as boxing is concerned."This is a clear indication that dreams are valid and do come true with commitment, hard work and dedication. We are a living testimony that anything is possible," he said.Emvula added that they intend to sharpen skills, teach the craft of boxing and present impressive results to the world.The facility belongs to the community with the purpose of growing, promoting and improving the art of boxing in society, he said.- tuyeimo@namibiansun.com

Termoto opens fitness academy at Ongwediva

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