Nunukan Regency Government Holds Amateur Boxing Championships To Find Talented Young Athletes

Nunukan is looking for new talent in the boxing world. (Photo: Muh. Arfan/Between)

The Nunukan Regency Government is eyeing new talents in the boxing world. Amateur boxing championships are also ready to be held for that purpose. Based on information from Nunukan's senior boxing, the last match was held in around 2011 or 2012, or approximately 12 years ago, said the Head of the Nunukan Regency Culture, Youth, Sports and Tourism Office, Abdul Halid was quoted from Antara, Sunday, March 10. According to him, this championship is a step forward in the mental and spiritual development of the younger generation and improves the amateur boxing achievements in Nunukan. This 'Boxing Day' titled Championship has been going on since March 8, 2024, matching various classes such as light weight, junior featherweight, lightweight, and super middleweight. Abdul Halid said this tournament could be a sign of the revival of amateur boxing revival in Nunukan after more than a decade of not being held. He said Boxing Day will become an official annual championship and can strengthen the unity of boxing lovers. Moreover, he is optimistic Nunukan Regency can find new talents that will raise the achievements of national amateur boxing and give birth to professional boxers who will bring the fragrance of Nunukan and Indonesia. The chairman of the Committee, Hendi hopes that in the second season next year, more fighters will join, and emphasize the importance of support from the family. We are excited to revive the boxing tradition in Nunukan, which last occurred around 2011 2012,'' said Hendi. This Purnamen Boxing Day is expected to be a new milestone in the amateur boxing world in Nunukan, opening the way for talented young athletes to achieve their dream of becoming professional boxing athletes.