Kenyan Boxer's Olympics Medal Dream Dashed
Benson Njagiru Gicharu had his dream of being the second Kenyan to win boxing gold since 1988 crushed after losing to his Egyptian opponent. Elizabeth Andiego is the only remaining Kenyan boxer at the Olympics.
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Kenya:
Gicharu's Olympics Dream Over
Capital FM, 30 July 2012
Boxer Benson Njagiru Gicharu's Olympics dream ended at the first hurdle when he lost a close round of 32 bout against Egyptian Hesham Abdel-Aal on Monday. Read more »
Boxer Benson Njagiru Gicharu (left).
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Kenya:
Gicharu All Set
The Star, 30 July 2012
Kenyan Benson Gicharu opens his campaign against 18-year-old Egyptian Abdelaal Hashem today as the Olympic boxing preliminaries continue at London's ExCel facility. Gicharu, the… Read more »
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Kenya:
'Chafua Chafua' Squad Roots for Gicharu
Capital FM, 30 July 2012
Members of the Kenya Police boxing team popularly known as 'Chafua Chafua' are banking on Ben Gicharu to redeem the country's boxing image as he begins the medal hunt in London on… Read more »
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Kenya:
Boxer Gicharu to Get Team Kenya Started
Capital FM, 29 July 2012
Boxer Benson Gicharu will get Team Kenya London 2012 Olympics charge underway on Monday when he takes to the ring in the men flyweight division round of 32. Read more »
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Kenya:
Boxers Reloaded
The Star, 25 July 2012
Two Kenyan boxers are confident of enhanced performance at the 2012 London Olympic Games after three weeks of intensive training at the Cardiff Boxing Centre. The boxers-flyweight… Read more »
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Kenya:
Coaches Tips Gicharu As Kenya's Main Medal Prospect in London
The Star, 17 July 2012
Kenya Police trainers believe that Corporal Benson Gicharu has come of age and he is ready to showcase his talent in a big way when the London Olympics get underway. Read more »
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