Mauritius pull out of joint boxing camp

Published September 15, 2010

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KARACHI The ongoing joint training camp in Islamabad was dealt a blow as the Mauritius Boxing Federation (MBF) pulled out of the event because of a lack of sponsorship. Six countries confirmed participation in the joint training camp ahead of Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi, India from 3rd October.

“They (MBF) informed that they would not be coming to Pakistan for the joint training camp due to lack of sponsorship,” secretary Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) Akram Khan told PPI.

He also said that they were having some problem while communicating with the Central Africa Boxing Federation. However, he was confident they would soon send their boxers and officials.

Rwanda is another country which has not yet pulled out of the joint training camp. “They may also arrive soon,” Akram added.

The only team to arrive for the joint training was Sri Lanka and they will return on Wednesday in order to prepare at home with the contingent for the Commonwealth Games.

The month long camp was scheduled to conclude on 28th September.

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