Youth shine at tourney

Power-Power Development and Boxing Academy has lauded young boxers who impressed at their event on Saturday. Young Khomas boxers traded leather at the After School Centre in Windhoek, displaying raw talent in front of a packed audience. It was Power-Power Development and Boxing Academy's first-ever development boxing tournament.Co-founder of the academy Risto 'Pac Man' Ashikoto said he was impressed with the way the young boxers showcased their skills.“It was a remarkable time for us, because it all went according to plan and the boxers provided top-class entertainment. “I could see from the faces of everyone who was at the event that they were really impressed by the young guys.“For us as an academy, it was indeed a dream come true and that is why we plan on organising more events targeting the youth,” Ashikoto said. Ashikoto and his partner Paulus Ambunda started the academy in 2016, but it was dormant because they joined other academies to gain experience.The duo are now optimistic that the academy will unearth hidden talent from all parts of the country.Their biggest aim is to make sure that all those young boxers who do not have space in other top academies are taken care of. Desert Larger was the main sponsor of the event, while Hartlief, Metro and Seawork Fish Processors gave sponsorship in kind. “We will continue working hard towards the development of these young boxers, until we see them as world champions.“One of the most important things is ensuring that they remain disciplined.“We will also focus on making sure that they remain committed to their studies throughout their boxing careers,” Ashikoto said. The highlight of the tournament was bout number 18, when Petrus Salom from the After School Centre sent Kavu China from the Salute Boxing Academy down to the canvas in the second round.“Our special thanks go to Emma Kantema-Gaomas, executive director of the ministry of sport, and our main sponsor Desert Lager.“We would also like to thank co-sponsors Hartlief, Seawork Fish Processors and Metro.“I extend our gratitude to the After School Centre management, the Khomas Boxing Federation and Thomas Shangula,” Ashikoto added.Jesse Jackson Kauraisa

Youth shine at tourney

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-18

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