Gilbert Choombe (born 7 March 1992 in
Choma, Zambia
Choma is a town that serves as the capital of the Southern Province, Zambia, Southern Province of Zambia. It is also the capital of Choma District, one of the 15 administrative districts in the province.
Geography Location
Choma lies on the Lus ...
) is a Zambian
amateur boxer
An amateur () is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.
History
...
. He competed in the
Men's light welterweight event at the
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012, were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ...
but lost to
Jeff Horn in the first round.
He also competed at the
2010 Youth World Championships,
2011 All-Africa Games
The 10th All-Africa Games (), also known as Maputo 2010, took place between September 3–18, 2011 in Maputo, Mozambique. Maputo's hosting marked the third time the Games was held in the southern part of the continent.
Host awarding
In April 20 ...
, and
2013 World Championships.
References
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Living people
1992 births
Zambian male boxers
Light-welterweight boxers
Olympic boxers for Zambia
Boxers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Boxers at the 2011 All-Africa Games
African Games competitors for Zambia
People from Choma District
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