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Kibera Olympic Boxing Club
Clément Girardot

Kibera Olympic Boxing Club

KOBC is the boxing club of Nairobi's biggest slum Kibera, young men are training hard there with the help of coach Hassan. Most of them are jobless, being good at boxing can help them to be recruited in the Kenyan army. They also dream to play in Olympics and become professional. October 2010

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Dec 18, 2016
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Feb 09, 2022
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Old gymnasium where KOBC boxers are training.
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Hassan Abdul Alim, 31 years old in 2010, the charismatic coach of KOBC.
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The same building is also accommodating orphans, they like to watch boxers during their practice.
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Physical training, the club does not have any fitness equipment.
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Kaman Nganga, wearing his homemade shirt. He needs to stop training because his calf is injured.
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Arusha dishes, one of the favorite eateries of Hassan and his boxers in Kibera.
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Boxing tournament hosted by Kahawa (District of Nairobi) Boxing Club.
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During the tournament, boxers from all categories use the same boxing helmet and gloves.
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Just before the match, Kaman Nganga is praying.
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Between two rounds, coach Hassan gives motivation to Denis Musasia.
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Members of KOBC are always watching and supporting each other.
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Right after this shot, Kaman Nganga (in blue) won the match by KO.
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Sylvester Mulinge (Kahawa - in red) won against Denis Musasia (Kibera - blue).
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Taking place on october 18th 2010, the Nairobi Open is the selecting competition for Kenya Open.
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Last moments of concentration before the match for Moses Owino.
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Left: Isaac Mejah (St John) - Right: Moses Owino (Kibera) At Nairobi Open.
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Kaman Nganga, just before his match at Nairobi Open.
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