The coaches and three boxers who won three gold medals at the recent 2025 African Youth Championship have paid a special call on the CEO of Base Pharmacy Mr. Jonathan Nii Odartey Badoo,Also known as (Bra Joe ) at an impressive ceremony in Accra.
He welcomed The Black Rockets and the Ghana Boxing Federation represented by Vice President Alhaji Dauda Fuseni. 2nd Vice President Solomon Otoo,Treasurer Mustapha Nettey and head trainer Charles Quartey who officially presented the three gold medals and the trophy won at the recently African Youth Boxing Championship in Conakry, Guinea.”
The three boxers, Mathias Ashitey, Desmond Pappoe and Dowuona led by Coach Joseph Martey proved that they are from Accra Ghana and were hot and tough to handle.
The boys from Ga Mashie were strong, fast and over powered all opposition.
Mr. Badoo advised them not to feel swollen headed but train harder and obey instructions of the coaches as there are bigger battles ahead.
He cautioned the Black Rockets to be disciplined and promised to support them further after gifting them $1,000.
Alhaji Dauda Fuseni and Mustapha Nettey thanked and assured that the boxers are going to be taken good care off and be guided to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games and 2028 LA Games as well as World Championships.
Alhaji Fuseni appealed to the government and other agencies to support Amateur Boxing, because they have proved and continue to project Ghana.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
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