December 22, 2024

George Lamptey reps as ITO at African Elite Boxing Championship in Congo Kinshasa

Former President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Mr. George Lamptey was an International Technical Officer (ITO) at recent 2024 African Elite Men and Women Boxing Championship in Congo Kinshasa.

According to George Lamptey many African countries are taking part in international competitions and exposing their boxers and officials to new trends, techniques and strategies aside building relationships among the international boxing fraternity.

He noted that the Africa Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships which was held  from Saturday, October 19 at the Stade de Martyrs in Kinshasa, DR Congo till the finals on October 25 and 26 was very successful and a worthy experience.

He advised that the Ghana Boxing Federation must take advantage of such programmes to feed the boxers.

He called for sponsorship for the Ghana amateur boxing teams the Black Bombers. Black Hitters and Black Rockets as the only way out.

He stressed that the GBF must try to be involved in all activities of the African continental body.

By Sammy Heywood Okine