Mokokchung, 19 July (MTNews): The Multipurpose Sports Complex, Mokokchung is abuzz with young aspiring boxers as the ten-day intensive boxing camp for children aged 5 to 16 years kicked off Wednesday. The camp is being organised by the Boxing Association Mokokchung (BAM) affiliated to Nagaland Amateur Boxing Association (NABA).
BAM informed in a press release that an overwhelming number of participants – 103, comprising 75 boys and 28 girls – have registered for the camp. “As many could not register on the first day, the BAM, as requested by parents, decided to relax the registration period till July 20,” it was informed.
The boxing camp is being coached by Bendangakum, Mongsensari Longkumer, Nokingyanger Aier, Akum Imchen and Tongpangnokcha Longkumer, with a dedicated team of technical staff assisting the coaches, BAM informed.
“The turnout is overwhelming, this is more than we expected and we are thankful to the parents and the schools for encouraging the children to attend the camp,” said Bendangtemsu Ozukum, BAM General Secretary while briefing the participants.
BAM Advisor, M Supong Longkumer, while exhorting the youngsters, encouraged them to be disciplined and punctual during the whole camp. He also advised them to abstain from harmful substances and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, he reminded them to always keep their trust in God so that they might achieve great things in life.
The BAM Advisor exuded great confidence in the young aspiring boxers to excel in the years to come and bring laurels after excelling at state, national and international levels.
MTBA Youth Promoter, Imtimongba invoked God’s guidance and blessings for the whole camp.
The camp will conclude on 29 July. The participants will be awarded certificates at the end of the camp and two most promising players – one boy and one girl – will also be identified and presented with special certificates.