Lagos State Government, through the state Sports Commission, will hold its inaugural Individual Boxing Club Championship from October 21 to 27 at Bishop Aggey Senior Secondary School, Mushin.
Gatekeepers News reports that the tournament aims to discover new talents, encourage mass participation of clubs, and promote inclusiveness.
It will also serve as a platform for pugilists to intensify their preparations for upcoming national championships.
Boxers from various registered clubs across the state will compete in 13 male and 12 female weight categories. Male divisions range from 48 kg to 92+ kg, while female categories range from 48 kg to 81+ kg. Each coach is permitted to register one boxer per weight class.
The competition was organised to encourage clubs across the state and empower youth, in line with grassroots sports development.
Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu emphasised the championship’s alignment with the commission’s mission of grassroots sports development.
He said, “This championship has come to light of day through our relentless efforts to drive sports development at the grassroots level.”
The tournament will be a knockout format, with defeated boxers exiting automatically, while winners in each weight category will advance to subsequent phases under supervision of state referees and judges, ensuring fair and well-coordinated officiating standards.
The first edition of the competition will be held in Mushin due to its high concentration of boxers. Future tournaments will be held across all five divisions of Lagos State, with Ajegunle slated as the next venue.
Lagos State Sports Commission views this initiative as part of its broader strategy to promote physical activities in communities, shape youth development, and bring competitive sports to the grassroots level.
