CONSTRUCTION is set to commence shortly on a new $47 million boxing gym in Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Region Six, marking a significant step in the government’s continued efforts to promote youth development and harness local sporting talent.

The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, aims to provide a modern and fully equipped facility dedicated to training young boxers and fostering a culture of discipline, resilience, and athletic excellence. Once completed, the gym is expected to serve aspiring athletes not only from Angoy’s Avenue but from surrounding communities as well.

Regional Vice-Chairman Zamal Hussain, along with officials from the ministry, on Thursday visited the location in the Mount Sinai Community Ground, where he emphasised that the initiative forms part of a broader national strategy to invest in grassroots sports infrastructure, with the goal of identifying and developing talent from an early age.

According to him, the new facility will include training areas, among other sections.

The project is also expected to create short-term employment during the construction phase, and long-term positions for coaches once the gym becomes operational.

Local boxing enthusiasts and community leaders have welcomed the announcement, expressing hope that the facility will produce the next generation of champions and restore the sport’s prominence in the region.

Construction is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks.