Two more Kenyans qualify for Olympics

Elizabeth Akinyi (in red jersey) of KENTRACK ABC trades punches with Media Muhatia (in blue jersey) of OKSA ABC in their middle weight women 75kgs category final bout during the road to Olympics boxing championship at the Modern Fitness Lounge, January 24, 2016. Akinyi won by points and was among those selected to represent Kenya. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD]

As the National Boxing Team heads to Kinshasa for Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships this morning, two boxers have also qualified for this year’s Tokyo Olympics.

The duo are two time Olympian and national heavyweight champion Elly Ajowi and female national welterweight champion Elizabeth Akinyi.