Improvements In Nigeria Boxing Require More Of Mazi Okoronkwo’s Format Of Boxing Talent Hunts
To improve boxing in Nigeria one needs aggressive grassroots youth/school sports talent hunt just like Mazi Ikechukwu Okoronkwo Sports Ambassador has embarked upon in the south east according to his financial strength.
This has to be done holistically in all regions of the country giving the best officiating to select the best representative without Federation/coach/state interferences/sentiments.
The second aspect is the ex-internationals pressure grouping to influence positively the desicions/policies of the Federation positively.
Contesting & taking over the technical department of the Federation to showcase your knowledge and experience of the game like in the case of Coach Adura earlier mentioned.
Forming a cluster & putting resources together in a central pool to sponsor championship in the six geo-political zones & not only in Lagos State. Partnering in the boxing league being championed by Mr Omo-agege & moving round the geo-political zones.
Improvements In Nigeria Boxing Require More Of Mazi Okoronkwo’s Format Of Boxing Talent Hunts
This will help scout out boxers from their locality, give boxers enough boxing time & experience. Will also provide some form of payment allowances to boxers.
Will also give referee/judges in the geo-political zones enough time in the ring/experience sought for. Finally it will bring back the love/glory of boxing because football has gradually lost it to foreign football leagues.
Finally, let us remember that Nigeria belongs to all tribes and everyone tribe should be given opportunity to participate in the business starting from admin to technical officials I so submit.
My name is Etim Edem Okon ref/judge from Cross River State.
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