The 2006 Commonwealth Silver medallist Moses Kopo and 2007 All Africa Games finalist Thabiso Nketu local boxers are currently honing skills in Tunis, Tunisia.

The duo are going for an intensive boxing training in preparation for the forth coming Olympic Games in Beijing next year.

In an interview, the Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Ts'epo Hlojeng said Kopo and Nketu were selected by their association as the best boxers.

He also said the International Amateur Boxing Association (EIBA) approved the names, adding that the boxers will undergo intensive boxing training under a watchful eye of experts, using advanced equipment and facilities.

He said the training camp has been made possible through the financial assistance of Olympic Solidarity.

Mr. Hlojeng, he said the duo have to qualify for the Olympic Games in order to make sure that they will represent the country at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Meanwhile, a Volleyball national coach, Mr. Pekosela Nthako will also attend a three month volleyball coach training in Hungary starting on Monday.

Mr. Hlojeng said the coach will be expected to bring back home expertise on volleyball coaching to share it with the rest of the local coaches.

Olympic Solidarity has also played a pivotal role in financing Mr. Nthako.

Several coaching courses have been organised and funded by the Olympic Solidarity with the objective of uplifting the standard of sports.

Source: LENA 06/09/2007