Fiji boxing coach confident despite limited international exposure
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Fiji Amateur Boxing head coach Cam Todd is confident his team can perform well at the Commonwealth Games despite limited international competition.
- The squad has shown commitment in training, and Todd believes they are ready to face top international boxers.
- The team will travel to Ireland for a training camp before heading to Scotland for the Games.
Fiji Amateur Boxing head coach Cam Todd expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete at the Commonwealth Games, even with fewer opportunities for regular international matches compared to other nations. Todd highlighted the squad's dedication to training over recent months, believing they possess the capability to challenge world-class opponents.
"We don't have the luxury of going to European countries and getting exposure like other countries, but we make do with what we have," Todd stated. "But yes, looking at our preparation so far, I believe we are ready."
Fiji is set to field a young yet talented team, with three boxers making their Commonwealth Games debut. Team captain Jone Davule will be participating in his third Games. The squad departed for a training camp in Ireland last weekend and will proceed to Scotland next week for the Commonwealth Games.
We dont have the luxury of going to European countries and getting exposure like other countries but we make do with what we have. But yes, looking at our preparation so far, I believe we are ready.
Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.