The 2nd intensive free boxing camp organised by the Boxing Association Mokokchung (BAM) got underway at P. Shilu Ao Park, Imkongmeren Sports Complex with professional boxing coach from DYSR and NABA vice-president, Lakatsu Chophy as the head coach to conduct the whole camp.
The coaching camp is being conducted in collaboration with the Department of Youth Resources & Sports (DYRS) and the Nagaland Amateur Boxing Association (NABA). BAM president, Lanuakum Imsong, speaking at a short programme before the start of the camp, encouraged the young participants to be confident and keep their visions set to excel in the sport. He said that the Boxing Association Mokokchung (BAM) would always be there for the young aspiring boxers – to help them achieve excellence, promote and open avenues for pursuing their dreams – as they would eventually move out from Mokokchung to compete in the state, national and international levels.
The head coach of the camp, Lakatsu Chophy, who is one of the most experienced boxers in the state, expressed his satisfaction on seeing the enthusiastic young boxers who have registered for the boxing camp.
The associate pastor (Child Ministry) of Kumlong Baptist Church, Moanaro Imchen invoked God’s blessing and guidance for the whole camp.
Meanwhile, the BAM has extended the registration for the camp till October 12, 2023. Registration timing is from 3 p.m. The coaching starts from 5 p.m. BAM encouraged all boxing aspirants, who meet the qualified criteria, to register in the boxing camp as those who have the aptitude and talent, would be shortlisted for furthering their career in boxing.