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Okong'o bows out of World Olympic Qualifiers in Thailand

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Heavyweight boxer Edwin Okong'o. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

It was a sad day for the Hit Squad after Africa Games middleweight gold medallist Edwin Okong'o exited the second leg of World Olympic Qualifiers in Thailand.

Okong'o, who was an inspiration to the rest of the squad after winning his opening match against Mahamadou Gory of Mali on the second day of the showpiece, lost on points to Ganzorig Dalai of Mongolia.

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