The Goa Amature Boxing Association is set to organize the All-State Boxing Championship starting from October 7 to 9 at Peddem Boxing Hall, Mapusa.
Confirming the news on Monday, GABA president and Porvrim MLA Rohan Khaunte said, “Boxers are eager to enter the ring. The pandemic had disrupted training, but now we have begun and though the number of entries is less as compared to last year due to the pandemic, we are organising it to the best of our ability and will keep up the standard set.”
The two-day tournament will feature boxers from seven state-run centres and other private centres who will compete in Sub Junior, Junior, Youth and Elite groups.
Khaunte also talked about how the tournament can help potential boxers get ready for the upcoming national games. “Medallists and potential boxers from here will be identified for intensive training to prepare them for Nationals and subsequently for National Games if it happens in the state,” he said,
The Association also stated that they’ll strictly adhere to COVID-19 protocols and restrictions on all days of the championship.