Two amateur boxers and two coaches received Government scholarships to train in Italy. The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon Desmond Bannister made the announcement at a press conference, August 7. Pictured from left are B.O.A. president, Wellington Miller; assistant coach, Prince Ferguson; boxer, Carl Heild; Minister Bannister; boxer, Valentino Knowles; head coach, Andre Seymour; Permanent Secretary, Archie Nairn; and Bahamas Boxing Federation secretary, George Turner.
