Bahrain boxers depart for Bosnia camp and tournament

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s youth and junior national boxing teams have departed for Bosnia and Herzegovina for a 20-day training camp as part of the Bahrain Boxing Federation’s efforts to develop the Kingdom’s emerging talent.

The camp is a key component of the federation’s national team programme. It aims to raise the boxers’ technical and competitive standards through international exposure, high-level training and valuable sparring opportunities.

The Bahrainis will conclude the camp by competing in the International Olympic Hopes Boxing Tournament in Sarajevo from June 18 to 21.

The event is among the leading developmental competitions on the international calendar for U15, U17 and U19 boxers. It offers young athletes elite-level experience and serves as an important step towards future Olympic ambitions.

The Olympic Hopes series is part of the international pathway overseen by World Boxing, the governing body recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to manage boxing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

A strong field of boxers and national teams from around the world is expected in Sarajevo. The tournament also serves as an important preparation platform for upcoming major youth events, including the European Championships in Budva, Montenegro.

The Bahraini delegation is led by national team head coach and high-performance coach John Conlan. Assistant coach and team manager Mohammed Naseem is also accompanying the squad.

The team travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina includes Saif Ahmed, Hassan Jamsheer, Ibrahim Amin, James Ingham, Yousif Moosa, Mohammed Moamen, Ali Aman, Jayden Price and Mohammed Attiya.

Also joining the delegation is Maryam Khamis. She will take part in the training camp as part of her development programme but will not compete in the tournament.