By EDITORIALMore by this AuthorThat the national boxing team, fondly known as the ‘Hit Squad’, has withdrawn from the World Championships’ Africa qualifying tournament set for June 17-25 in Congo Brazzaville due to lack of funds, is heartbreaking. Kenya is supposed to be represented by 13 boxers, three coaches and a team manager. MISS TOURNAMENTSKenya was represented by three boxers in Rio, where one qualified after funding himself. The Hit Squad cannot regain its past glory if our boxers fail to take part in such tournaments. Association president John Kameta says he has faced hostility at the ministry and has failed to meet Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario.

Source: Daily Nation June 11, 2017 18:00 UTC