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Olympics: Okoth and Ongare put rivals on notice, promise to deliver

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The flyweight boxer Christine Ongare during the team's training session at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi on August 6, 2019. [Photo/Stafford Ondego}

2015 Africa Boxing Championships lightweight gold medalist Nick Okoth and Commonwealth Games flyweight bronze medalist Christine Ongare are confident of winning medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The two said in separate interviews that a podium finish will be the hallmark of their ultimate quest for top honours.

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