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Kenyans face an uphill task at global tournament

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flyweight Christine Ongare, boxing team Kenya-Hit squad. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya face an uphill task in ensuring her boxers land within the medal bracket as the World Women Boxing Championships start in Istanbul, Turkey tonight.

Over 1000 boxers from 93 countries will be out to fight for 10 gold, 20 silver and 40 bronze medals in the two week-showpiece ending on May 21.

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