sports<\/span><\/span> \/ boxing<\/span><\/span> \/ PH Boxer qualified for U-22 Asian Games<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The Association of Philippine Boxing Alliance (ABAP) is sending eight up-and-coming fighters to compete in the ASBC Asia Under-22 Championship scheduled for January 16-27 in Bangkok, Thailand.<\/p>\n This will be the first international stint in the association’s busy calendar year for both grassroots and elite boxers.<\/p>\n In the men’s division, Mark Lester Durens (48kg), Aaron Jude Bud (51kg), Flint Jarra (54kg), Jericho Akeler (57kg), Marvin Luck Alcobar (60kg), Mark Ashley Fajardo (63.5kg) participated.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, only Althea Shine Poise (48kg) and Mariel Tarandrata (50kg) will be competing on the Distaff side.<\/p>\n “Most of these are first-timers, so the main goal is to give them exposure. These are the future of the team.”<\/p>\n Aside from Thailand’s trend, ABAP is also looking to host a national championship this month or February as part of its enhanced talent discovery programme.<\/p>\n While the focus will be on elite boxers competing for a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ABAP continues to strengthen its program at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n Other tournaments for junior and youth fighters include the ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships August 1-14 at venues yet to be revealed and Saudi Arabia October 1-7. ASBC Asian School Boys & Girls Boxing Championships.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Sign up for our daily newsletter<\/p>\n Click here to sign upPH Boxer qualified for U-22 Asian Games<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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