Kenya’s ‘Hit Squad’s skipper Nicholas Okoth has become the first Kenyan boxer to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Nicknamed commander, Nick outclassed Ugandan Isaac Masembe on a split decision in the Men’s Featherweight (52-57kgs) Semifinals to book the ticket to Tokyo.
Nick’s last Olympics appearance was the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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In the women’s category, Christine Ongare lost to Moroccan Rabab Cheddar in the flyweight, but will still have a shot at qualification when she meets Catherine Nanziri of Uganda in the third playoffs.
Elizabeth Akinyi, who endured shoulder injury and a non-fitting gear also lost to Moroccan Bel Ahbib Oumayma in the Welterweight.
In the men’s heavyweight division, Elly Ajowi could not withstand heavy punches of Younes Baala – losing by unanimous decision.
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