Cruiserweight fighter Abubakar Kamoko is determined to secure a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics by participating in the final qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, slated for May.

Expressing confidence in his abilities, Kamoko asserts that he is prepared to compete in the light-heavyweight category to represent Ghana on the Olympic stage.

In an exclusive interview with the Graphic Sports, Kamoko emphasized the urgency of Ghanaian representation at the Olympics, deeming it unacceptable that no Ghanaian boxer has yet qualified.

“I am eager to compete in Bangkok and secure qualification for the Olympics. It’s disheartening that Ghana hasn’t secured any slots, and I’m determined to change that,” he stated.

Addressing concerns about his performance at the African Games, where he fell short of securing gold, Kamoko urged observers not to judge him solely on that outcome, citing health issues that affected his performance.

Despite the setback, Kamoko remains focused on his aspirations, drawing inspiration from his father’s boxing legacy. He acknowledges the silver medal as an accomplishment but aims for Olympic participation to cap off his amateur career before transitioning to the professional circuit.

With dreams of winning gold at the Olympics and subsequently claiming a world title in the light heavyweight division, Kamoko appeals to the Ghana Boxing Federation to consider him for the Olympic qualifiers.

Under the guidance of esteemed trainer Carl Lokko, Kamoko affirms his readiness to compete in national championships or any qualifying events leading up to the Bangkok qualifiers.