Bombers boosted as UBF unveils Partnership with Multi-Sports ahead of Africa Boxing Championships
David GOMBE
The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has unveiled a two-year equipment partnership with Multi Sports Centre, in a timely boost for the national boxing team. The Bombers who are set to leave for the African Boxing Championships in Kenya.
The deal was officially unveiled in Kampala on Thursday, with UBF President Moses Muhangi representing the Federation while Managing Director Ghulam Rabbani represented Multi Sports.
Under the partnership, Multi Sports, a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of all types of sports and gym equipment, becomes the official equipment partner for the Federation. The Bombers have already been boosted with equipment from the Multi Sports shop, adding to the government support.
The equipment includes boxing gloves, headgears, mouth guards, punching bags, punching pads, track suits ring boots and other gym accessories all internationally certified.
“We are excited to have Multi Sports on board supporting the national team. Equipment has always been a big challenge for our clubs and the national team, but with this partnership our boxers will have access to quality, internationally certified gear,” the Uganda Boxing Federation President Muhangi said.
“This is about supporting Ugandan boxing from grassroots to elite. We have gloves, headgears, guards, uniforms everything a boxer needs.”
The unveiling comes at a crucial time as The Bombers step up preparations for the African Boxing Championships in Kenya, sanctioned by World Boxing.
A contingent of 28 people will represent Uganda in Nairobi. The team comprises 18 boxers, 3 coaches, 2 referees and 5 officials. The contingent will be led by UBF Executive Committee Member and Organising Secretary Ibrahim Sekiziyivu.
The Bombers, who have been training at Lugogo, are set to leave Kampala on October 15th and return on October 28th.
Multi Sports, which deals in match-balls, boxing gear, treadmills, and fitness equipment, said it is committed to growing local sports by making quality equipment accessible to the federation and clubs.
The Federation has in recent years attracted several partnerships including Sting Energy Drink, among others as it seeks to professionalize the sport.