GABA to shift to computerised scoring system

Accra, March 23, GNA – The Ghana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA)
will soon make use of computerised scoring system during amateur
boxing competitions to make boxers get acquainted to the new system in
use at international competitions.
The equipment was donated to GABA by the Africa Boxing Council
(ABC) as part of its efforts to promote the sport on the continent.
Mr Solomon Offei-Darko, Chairman of the GABA disclosed to the
media on Friday when the Black Bombers presented medals they won at
the African Boxing Confederation (ABC) Zone III Championships in
Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire to Prince Ernest Oduro-Mensah, Chief Executive
Officer of the National Sports Council (NSC). He said the Association
will soon install the equipments for usage at competitions to get the
boxers prepared for the All Africa Games in Algiers as well as the
qualifiers for the next Olympics Games.
Ghana has for the past years been using manual system of scoring
in amateur boxing competitions and this has been said to be one of the
major factors behind the poor performance of amateur boxers in recent
times.
The arrival of the equipment is therefore a major relief and a
boost to amateur boxers in the country as it is expected to enhance
their performance at local and international events.
Roberto Ivanez, trainer of the Bombers said the new scoring system
will enhance performance of his team at international events.
23 March 07