State boxers show promise for 2018 Sukma
KUCHING: Sarawak boxers had a fruitful outing at the recent Johor Mayor’s Cup boxing championship when they brought home one gold, three silver and five bronze medals.
Syafiq Hazziman Abdullah Jefri added another feather to his cap when he won the 46- 49kg title.
That victory also earned the 19year old the Best Boxer award at the championship.
The silvers were delivered by Daeloniel Mcdelon Bong ( 56kg), Mohd Azmin Alif Annuar (64kg) and Khairul Ikhwan Khan Amran ( 81kg).
Meanwhile, Mohd Alif Heiqal Jamean (52kg), Brandon Ringkai Steven (60kg), Nyambong Angau (69kg), Christyuden Ripoh (75kg) and Mohd Zainuddin Zailani ( 91kg) won the bronze in their respective categories.
“I am satisfied with the overall performance of our boxers although we did not meet the target of winning three gold medals.
“Their performance is very encouraging especially that they were able to give the national back-up boxers stiff competition,” commented Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association president Dato Rahman Lariwoo.
Ac c ord in g t o h im, the performances of Syaf iq and the team were a good sign for the Sarawak cont ingent in preparation for Sukma XIX in Perak next year.
“After the Johor meet, we will be sending the boxers to compete in a boxing championship in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia in early November. It will be followed by the Golden Glove Championship in Sibu from Nov 27 to Dec 3.
“Once again, I would like to thank the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports, Sarawak Sports Corporation and the Sarawak State Sports Council for helping us to send the boxers to the Johor championship,” added Rahman.
The team was accompanied by team manager Muhammad Helman Morni and coaches Fred Mandagi and Wilbur Andogan.