By Heather Campbell
The Ontario National Training Centre, along with partners House
of Kin and Greater Sudbury Police Services Chief's Youth
Initiative Fund, announced the upcoming fundraiser and boxing
event, United in Sport, which will take place May 22 at 6:30
p.m. at the Caruso Club.
National team boxers, including Sudbury's 2007 and 2008
Canadian Middleweight Female Champion, Amber Konikow, will box
against 2006 World Champion Lekha Kozhummel Chettadi and her
team from India. This will be the first time the Indian team
will be boxing in Canada. The boxers are preparing to attend
the 2008 Senior Women's Boxing Championship in China this fall.
"Bringing the world's best to Sudbury to box with our own
champions is great for all the athletes, the up-and-coming
athletes and for our community," said Gord Apolloni, head
coach.
Funds raised from this event will be donated to the House of
Kin and the Ontario National Training Centre. The House of Kin
provides low cost accommodation to family members of medical
patients who travel to Sudbury for treatment.
The Ontario National Training Centre has coached world junior
champions, provincial champions, Olympic team members as well
as Olympic and Commonwealth medalists.
"It's a thrill to host the world's best here in Sudbury," said
GSPS Chief Ian Davidson.
"And to have our own world renowned champions making
opportunities for our young future champions. This event is
about champions in sport and champions in fighting for a life
after cancer."
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with an open bar. Admission is $20 per
person or $500 for a table of six. For more information contact
Gord Apolloni at 674-2693.