The forum held at the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in Accra drew participation from about 40 recognised boxing coaches from Accra as well as referees and judges.

The seminar according to the GBF seeks to address some of the challenges in the development and promotion of the sport as well as technical and officiating challenges.

The event was opened to persons interested in becoming referees and judges. According to Coach Ofori Asare, a former coach of the national amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers and an accredited coach of AIBA, the seminar initiated by the GBF President Gideon Quartey is to update coaches for future assignments.

On his part, the participants were eager to learn to meet the task ahead ‘‘they want to learn. You could clearly see and all they need is the platform and we will give it to them.’’

Coach Ofori Asare added that, the opportunity offered to those to Accra will be extended to interested persons outside Accra. Mr. George Lamptey, the vice president of GBF, said his outfit is poised to continue winning laurels for the country. He cited lack of funds, as a major challenge facing the federation and appealed for government support to grow the discipline.

Resource persons present were Coach Ofori Asare, Mr. Jones Neequaye, an experienced boxing trainer and Mr. Theophilus Amankwah Addo, an executive member of the GBF doubling as boxing coach, referee and judge. GNA