GBA holds knockout tournament at Peddem

22 Dec 2021 07:19 PM

In good news for Goan boxers, Goa Boxing Association is hosting a knockout style tournament, hoping to revive the sport and motivate athletes. Once known for winning medals at national tournaments, the state has slipped quietly into 19th position at the Elite Championships, and it has everything to do with motivation and opportunities, says Veteran adminsitrator, Lenny D’Gama.



The knockouts will have an innovative format with 4 teams with 11 players each, participating. The tournament will not only encourage boxers and coaches but will also help build a competitive spirit in the athletes, D’Gama said.

These same teams will move on to play in a League format, starting from 10th January. Tomorrow is the final day of the knockouts tournament being held at Boxing Hall Peddem. The categories for both men and women teams are: Sub Junior, Junior, Youth and Elite. 

Reporter: Bureau



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