BOXING EQUIPMENT FOR OLYMPAFRICA CENTRE

MBABANE – Eswatini is set to benefit from International Boxing Association (IBA) Board of Directors Member Kristy Harris’ newly-launched charity initiative.

This is aimed at providing essential boxing equipment to remote and underprivileged boxing clubs around the world. The first consignment of boxing equipment, according the country’s boxing President and IBA Board of Directors only lady member Pearl Dlamini, is headed for the OlympAfrica Centre at Lobamba. She explained this initiative by the Australian and World Championships bronze medallist, Harris was going to go a long way in growing boxing and encouraging more people to fall in love with the sport as equipment will be made available.

Such equipment most boxing clubs need in the country is punching bags, punching balls, gloves, footwear among other things. Dlamini explained that this ground-breaking initiative, ‘which brings people together in various parts of the world’, was a contribution to global sustainability by supporting the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Goal 12 on sustainable development.

“In addition, the project’s objectives are to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate and foster goodwill within the boxing community by showcasing the unifying power of the sport. The first consignment of new and used boxing equipment is scheduled to be shipped to the OlympAfrica Sports Centre soon,” the Eswatini Boxing Association (EBA) president said. Dlamini said the projected also reflected the ‘true spirit of boxing – resilience, determination, and the ability to rise above challenges. This initiative will have a far-reaching impact, empowering young talent and promoting the sport’s positive values.” It was explained that the project would collect boxing equipment from various donors and distribute them to carefully selected clubs in need.

Impact

“It promises to make a significant impact on the global boxing community, demonstrating the sport’s potential to transcend borders and foster unity,” Dlamini added. Harris, the driving force behind this charitable endeavour said; “Boxing has given me so much in life, and I’m incredibly passionate about giving back to the sport and the community. By providing the much-needed equipment to disadvantaged clubs and schools, we not only creating opportunities for aspiring boxers, but also uniting the global boxing community.”

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