Browsing: World Olympic Qualifiers

Africa's attempt to secure a spot at the Paris Olympics during the qualifiers held in Busto-Arsizio, Italy ended on a negative note with all 68 boxers failing to earn one of the 49 available slots in the first World Olympic Qualification tournament, which ended on Tuesday. By Monday, only three female African boxers were left […]

Two Nigerian boxers, Patricia Mbata and Shukurah Kareem have advanced to the round of 16 at the ongoing World Olympic Qualifiers in Busto Arsizio, Italy, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. For Nigeria, Africa middleweight silver medallist Mbata and Kareem alongside Ghana’s top flyweight Theophilus Allotey and Cameroon’s Thomas Mboua powered their way to the last 16. […]