Several prominent boxers are set to take part in the inaugural Mandela Africa Boxing Cup, which will be held from April 15 to 21, 2024 at the International Convention Center in Durban, South Africa. The IBA prize fund for this tournament is $500,000.
In addition to the world championship medalist duo Alcinda dos Santos and Ladi Grumman of Mozambique, 81kg world champion Khadijah Mardi of Morocco and African 66kg champion Ivanusa Moreira of Cape Verde are also aiming for glory. He is one of the players who competes. Algeria has a strong team, including two-time African Games 50kg champion Roumaysa Boualam, two-time African Games champion Iqraq Chaib in 63kg, and African 60kg champion Hazira Kerif. are available.
Mauritian veteran Luis Richarno Collin (63.5kg), Democratic Republic of Congo's Peter Pita (80kg), Patrick Chinyemba (51kg), Zambia (51kg), and Thiago Mukusanga (Mozambique) are expected to perform well. There is. Host team South Africa have selected a top 22 team aiming to excite the home crowd.
The opening ceremony will be the start of a grand celebration of African boxing, with the semi-finals to be held on April 20th and the final on April 21st.
“For Nelson Mandela, boxing was more than just a sport, it was a means to overcome the most difficult times, a science filled with valuable life lessons and a path to equality,'' IBA President Umar Kremlev said. said. “Let us take Mr. Mandela's dedication to boxing as a strong inspiration to the younger generation and honor his name through the Mandela Cup, making it a tradition for years to come.”
The inaugural Mandela Africa Boxing Cup coincides with the commemoration of South Africa's 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy since its historic elections on 27 April 1994. South Africans are celebrating the achievements, achievements and milestones of 30 years of democratic governance and life. In a free and democratic society, the national boxing community would like to highlight its achievements and achievements insofar as the sport has developed in this country since 1994.
Nelson Mandela used to say, “The greatest regret of my life is not being able to become world heavyweight boxing champion.'' Today, the IBA honors his memory by naming the IBA after Nelson Mandela. Gives an opportunity to celebrate the champions of the African Cup.
