[CourtesyAs the 2020 Tokyo Olympics draws nearer, the National Boxing Team has made it mandatory for all players, sparring partners and members of the technical bench to undergo Covid-19 testing every 96 hours. FILE: Stacy Ongare (red) from Police receives a punch from Veronicah Mbithe from KDF during finals of National Boxing competition at Ofafa Hall in Kisumu on November 23,2019. “The second jab has boosted the immunity of the squad and chances of falling seriously ill,” he said. “Therefore, we have made it mandatory for everyone in residential training to undergo the test every 96 hours to avoid this last-minute disappointment,” Benjamin stated. “No player is willing to be dropped from the team and is strictly following the health guidelines,” Benjamin said.

Source: Standard Digital June 08, 2021 12:35 UTC