Renowed Ghanaian boxing trainer, Dr. Ofori Asare has set his sight on discovering the next generation of fighters who can bring sporting glory to the West African nation.
The Black Bombers trainer, who led Ghanaian sensation Samuel Takyi to an Olympic bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games said there are many unknown youth in Ghana who can achieve in boxing.
Speaking in an interview from his gym in Accra, Dr. Asare noted the only problem is finance, and wants the government and corporate Ghana to invest in boxing development.
According to him, there are many youth, both males and females who must be supported to become better, and contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation.
As Ghana prepares for the next Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, he knows that definitely boxing will get a medal.
However, the experienced trainer wants a haul of gold medals.
“We can do it if the boys are motivated and inspired” he expressed.
He continued that it takes a lot of things to become a top boxer with discipline, determination and devotion to training as some of the basic principles.
Dr. Ofori Asare who manages the Wisdom Boxing Gym in Accra noted that boxing is not an easy sport, so the boxers must always be cheerful, and not lacking what to eat, wear or stay.
He thanked the National Sports Authority (NSA) for supporting amateur boxing, but added that their support is not enough.
He further appealed to companies to come to the aid of boxers.
Coach Asare also commended the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and its sponsors like Twellium Industrial Company and Ashfoam Ghana, and prayed that their business will be more profitable.
Coach Asare who is known to be the trainer of Bastie Samir and other top boxers will be among the dignitaries to bear the Queen’s Baton when it lands in Ghana, and he thinks it is a good initiative to promote the Commonwealth Games.