Nigeria boxers storm Bangkok for final Olympic qualifiers

Hunt for more Paris 2024 Olympic slots continues for ‘Team Nigeria’ as the country’s boxers storm Bangkok, Thailand for the second World qualification tournament scheduled for May 24- June, 3.

The Nigerian contingent, brimming with confidence, departed Lagos yesterday via Istanbul, Turkey with a team consisting of 5 boxers (1 Male and 4 female) and two coaches.

United Kingdom based Elizabeth Oshoba (57kg) and Patricia Mbata (75kg) will join the team in Thailand.

51 remaining Paris 2024 Olympic places (23 for women and 28 for men) will be up for grabs across 13 weight categories (6 for women and 7 for men) in the qualifiers.

List of Nigeria boxers:

FEMALE :

1. Zainab Adeshina. -50kg

2. Elizabeth Oshoba 57kg

3. Blessing Oraekwe 70kg

4. Patricia Mbata 75kg
            

MALE:

5. Ifeanyi Onyekwere +92kg

The team is Headed by Coach Anthony Konyegwachie and Olusegun Ajose.