The Defence Forces Amateur Boxing Association (DEFABA) scooped seven medals at the just-concluded Africa Zone III Boxing Championships held at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, Nairobi, where they participated as part of the national team.
Corporal Veronica Mbithe and Senior Private Friza Anyango struck gold, while Corporal Peter Abuti, Chris Ochanda, and Cynthia Mwai earned silver medals. Sergeant Edwin Okong’o and Corporal Abednego Kyalo bagged bronze.
Speaking during the event, Mr. James Wasao, coach of the Kenya National Team, lauded the KDF boxers for their discipline and determination.
“I am glad to work with KDF personnel because they are highly disciplined and tactically proficient,” he said.
Colonel Martin Njuguna of DEFABA congratulated the Kenyan team for their professionalism and impressive performance at the championships.
International champion Sergeant Edwin Okong’o described the event as a vital platform for nurturing regional boxing talent in East and Central Africa.
“This championship is a stepping stone for regional boxing talent and significant for both national prestige and spotting future continental and global athletes,” he noted.
Senior Private Friza Anyango highlighted the value of the competition in exposing athletes to new opponents.
“It’s not every day that you get to meet new challengers, especially among lady boxers. This tournament has given me a platform to face new opponents who are instrumental in my growth,” she remarked.
Overall, Team Kenya finished second behind DR Congo, collecting five gold, ten silver, and eight bronze medals. The championships brought together twelve African nations and served as a key build-up event ahead of upcoming continental and global competitions.
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