Yucateco, North West State Boxing Associations Host Successful Boxing Reform Tournament

By Muzammil Dalha Yola

On Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, Yucateco, in collaboration with the North West State Boxing Associations, organized a boxing reform tournament among young players at the Headquarter 3 Brigade, Bukavu Barracks in Kano State. The event also honoured outstanding personalities in sports development with awards of excellence.

Seven northwestern states, including Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and the host state Kano, participated in the tournament. Yucateco Chairman Omoleyi Yakubu Emmanuel expressed his delight with the talent displayed during the event, noting that the region has immense potential but lacks encouragement and investment in boxing development.

Emmanuel called on state governments and private companies to invest more in boxing, emphasizing that with the region's large population, significant investments, and encouragement, they can harness the best talents. The Commandant of the Headquarter 3 Brigade Bukavu Barracks, Brigadier General A.M Tukur, thanked Yucateco for choosing Kano to host the event and expressed readiness to host more events in the future.

Brigadier General Tukur highlighted the importance of boxing in the army, stating that it increases confidence and bravery. The event also recognized outstanding contributions to sports development, with awards presented to notable recipients, including former Chairman NFA and Kano State Sports Commission Dr. Ibrahim Galadima, SWAN National Ex-Officio Rilwanu Idris Malikawa, and Ag Chairman Sports Commission Alh. Ibrahim Umar FIFA.

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