Kenya Paraboxing team leaves for Poland.

The Kenya Paraboxing team is oozing with confidence of staging a good show on the international scene as they head out to represent the country in the Seven Stars Paraboxing Night championship in Poland.

The team comprising two players Emmanuel Yakhama and Evans Odhiambo and coach Peter Muringie thanked the Ministry Of Sports for the support in training and facilitation for the global assignment that begins on Thursday, June 29 to July 5.

Kawangware-based Yakhama, 24, will captain the team and has expressed his delight following his selection. He notes that it is a dream come true for him and a timely reward after many years of sacrifice in training.

“It is a great pleasure to wear national colors and to represent my country in an international arena. This moment is so special for me. Receiving our national flag from CS Ababu is just nostalgic and will forever remain in my memory. We thank the Ministry of Sports for the support in our local camp and even as we go out to represent our nation. We promise to give a good fight and come back with winning belts,” said the team captain Yakhama.

The Kenya Paraboxing president Mary Atieno Olongo said the championships in Poland will be vital for the Kenyan boxers since it will be used for rankings and will be of immense help in the qualification for other international competitions.

“The team is in good shape, they have trained well in our one week residential camp here in Nairobi. The players have shown great potential in the training and now it is time to show the world the talent from this side of Africa. I kn

The Kenya Paraboxing team is oozing with confidence of staging a good show on an international scene as they head out to represent the country in the Seven Stars Paraboxing Night championship in Poland.

The team comprising two players Emmanuel Yakhama and Evans Odhiambo and coach Peter Muringie thanked the Ministry Of Sports for the support in training and facilitation for the global assignment that begins on Thursday June 29 to July 5.

Kawangware based Yakhama, 24, will captain the team and has expressed his delight following his selection. He notes that it is a dream come true for him and a timely reward after many years of sacrifice in training.

“It is a great pleasure to wear national colors and to represent my country in an international arena. This moment is so special for me. Receiving our national flag from CS Ababu is just nostalgic and will forever remain in my memory. We thank the Ministry of Sports for the support in our local camp and even as we go out to represent our nation. We promise to give a good fight and come back with winning belts,” said the team captain Yakhama.

The Kenya Paraboxing president Mary Atieno Olongo said the championships in Poland will be vital for the Kenyan boxers since it will be used for rankings and will be of immense help in the qualification for other international competitions.

“The team is in good shape, they have trained well in our one week residential camp here in Nairobi. The players have shown great potential in the training and now it is time to show the world the talent from this side of Africa. I know after Poland we might get another invite to play in Canada in October.”

Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba tipped the team to excel in Poland as he flagged them off at his Talanta Plaza Office in Nairobi.

“This ceremony is very special because it reflects the inclusivity agenda and as you know inclusivity is a major theme in the whole agenda of the government. I am delighted that Paraboxing is now a recognized sport, Kenya is ranked number one in Africa and you now have an opportunity to compete with the rest of the world. We hand you the national flag because you are representing our nation. Therefore represent us well and leave a mark at the global stage and we want the sport to grow big in Kenya,” Ababu said.

ow after Poland we might get another invite to play in Canada in October.”

Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba tipped the team to excel in Poland as he flagged them off at his Talanta Plaza Office in Nairobi.

“This ceremony is very special because it reflects the inclusivity agenda and as you know inclusivity is a major theme in the whole agenda of the government. I am delighted that Paraboxing is now a recognized sport, Kenya is ranked number one in Africa and you now have an opportunity to compete with the rest of the world. We hand you the national flag because you are representing our nation. Therefore represent us well and leave a mark at the global stage and we want the sport to grow big in Kenya,” Ababu said.