Nashilongo has passion for youth

Nashilongo has passion for youth Jesse Jackson Kauraisa

Local boxing coach and trainer Tobias Nashilongo says he wants to produce more boxing champions in the years to come.

Sport Wrap caught up with the 2018 Namibia Sports Awards' Coach of the Year at his boxing gym at the Katutura Youth Complex.

Nashilongo has several promising boxers, including Lukas 'Demolisher 'Ndafoluma.

“Training these boys and making them respectable individuals in the community has always been my passion.

“In our gym, we do not only focus on the bigger guys, we also focus on the upcoming ones,” Nashilongo said. The trainer also expressed the wish that some of his boxers will become world champions.

He emphasised the importance of them remaining disciplined and humble throughout their careers.

“As a trainer, I know that I have guys capable of being crowned world champions in the future.

“Our desire here at the gym is to raise our standards and develop quality boxers.

“A guy like Lukas Ndafoluma deserves to fight big bouts around the world and big names in the middleweight division,” Nashilongo said.

He also lauded individuals and companies that have contributed towards his individual success and the success of his boxing

gym.

“I would like to thank the Salute Boxing Academy, Kalakoda Promotions and the boxing control board for their support.

“All this would also not have been possible if it was not for the good administration of the Namibia Sports Commission,” he added.

The coach also recognised Namdia for sponsoring the Coach of the Year award.

“I will be wrong if I do not mention my own sponsors Hollard Namibia for their support,” He added.

He further lauded Team Tate Ndjaba, Team Kanu of Outapi, Team Nangombe and his boxers for their support.