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Sumy is a freelance journalist and photographer originally currently based in Kampala, Uganda covering the East Africa region. She is fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish and French. Her work is primarily focused on international current...
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East Coast boxing club has closed due to lockdown rules in order to stop the spread of coronavirus. The club, situated in Naguru, Kampala, is one of the most well known clubs in Uganda and is home to the country's best boxers. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Joshua, 20, is a boxer who has competed internationally and now trains at home in Naguru neighbourhood after lockdown restrictions don't allow people to do sports outside. He thinks these restricitions have made training very difficult as he can't train with his team mates and improve. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Joshua, 20, is a boxer who has competed internationally and now trains at home in Naguru neighbourhood after lockdown restrictions don't allow people to do sports outside. He thinks these restricitions have made training very difficult as he can't train with his team mates and improve. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Joshua, 20, is a boxer who has competed internationally and now trains at home in Naguru neighbourhood after lockdown restrictions don't allow people to do sports outside. He thinks these restricitions have made training very difficult as he can't train with his team mates and improve. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Joshua, 20, is a boxer who has competed internationally and now trains at home in Naguru neighbourhood after lockdown restrictions don't allow people to do sports outside. He thinks these restricitions have made training very difficult as he can't train with his team mates and improve. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
James, 19, practises boxing at home in Naguru slum in Kampala since the new lockdown rules imposed say that people are not allowed to train outside their homes and compounds. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
James, 19, practises boxing at home in Naguru slum in Kampala since the new lockdown rules imposed say that people are not allowed to train outside their homes and compounds. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
The medals that Joshua, 20, a boxer who has competed internationally, has won throughout his carreer as a boxer. He now trains at home in Naguru neighbourhood after lockdown restrictions don't allow people to do sports outside. He thinks these restricitions have made training very difficult as he can't train with his team mates and improve. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Naguri slum is one of the poorest slums in Kampala and has been affected by the lockdown. It is also the home of boxing in Uganda and many of the country's champions come from here. April 9,2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Joshua, 20, is a boxer who has competed internationally and now trains at home in Naguru neighbourhood after lockdown restrictions don't allow people to do sports outside. He thinks these restricitions have made training very difficult as he can't train with his team mates and improve. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
The medals that Joshua, 20, a boxer who has competed internationally, has won throughout his carreer as a boxer. He now trains at home in Naguru neighbourhood after lockdown restrictions don't allow people to do sports outside. He thinks these restricitions have made training very difficult as he can't train with his team mates and improve. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Naguri slum is one of the poorest slums in Kampala and has been affected by the lockdown. It is also the home of boxing in Uganda and many of the country's champions come from here. April 9,2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
James, 19, a boxer from Naguru slum, says his training has been greatly affected by the new rules of the lockdown in Kampala which says people are not allowed to do sports outside of their homes and compounds. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
James, 19, practises boxing at home in Naguru slum in Kampala since the new lockdown rules imposed say that people are not allowed to train outside their homes and compounds. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
James, 19, practises boxing at home in Naguru slum in Kampala since the new lockdown rules imposed say that people are not allowed to train outside their homes and compounds. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
James, 19, practises boxing at home in Naguru slum in Kampala since the new lockdown rules imposed say that people are not allowed to train outside their homes and compounds. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
James, 19, practises boxing at home in Naguru slum in Kampala since the new lockdown rules imposed say that people are not allowed to train outside their homes and compounds. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Farook, 24, is a boxing coach in Naguru slum in Kampala. The new lockdown rules have forced gyms to close and has financially impacted him as he can't train people anymore. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Farook, 24, is a boxing coach in Naguru slum in Kampala. The new lockdown rules have forced gyms to close and has financially impacted him as he can't train people anymore. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Naguri slum is one of the poorest slums in Kampala and has been affected by the lockdown. It is also the home of boxing in Uganda and many of the country's champions come from here. April 9,2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Paul, 18, is now forced to practice boxing alone at home in Naguru slum in Kampala instead of at the gym with his team mates due to the new lockdown rules which don't allow people to do sports outside of their homes. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Paul, 18, is now forced to practice boxing alone at home in Naguru slum in Kampala instead of at the gym with his team mates due to the new lockdown rules which don't allow people to do sports outside of their homes. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Paul, 18, is now forced to practice boxing alone at home in Naguru slum in Kampala instead of at the gym with his team mates due to the new lockdown rules which don't allow people to do sports outside of their homes. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Naguri slum is one of the poorest slums in Kampala and has been affected by the lockdown. April 9,2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Naguri slum is one of the poorest slums in Kampala and has been affected by the lockdown. It is also the home of boxing in Uganda and many of the country's champions come from here. April 9,2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Naguri slum is one of the poorest slums in Kampala and has been affected by the lockdown. April 9,2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Jaffer, 20, is a national boxing champion and now trains inside his home rather than at the gym in Naguru slum, Kampala, as new restrictions do not allow people to do sports outside. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Jaffer, 20, is a national boxing champion and now trains inside his home rather than at the gym in Naguru slum, Kampala, as new restrictions do not allow people to do sports outside. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Jaffer, 20, is a national boxing champion and now trains inside his home rather than at the gym in Naguru slum, Kampala, as new restrictions do not allow people to do sports outside. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Jaffer, 20, is a national boxing champion and now trains inside his home rather than at the gym in Naguru slum, Kampala, as new restrictions do not allow people to do sports outside. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Jaffer (right) and James (left) are two boxers from Naguru slum in Kampala, and have been affected by the new lockdown rules which don't allow people to train outside their homes. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
East Coast boxing club has closed due to lockdown rules in order to stop the spread of coronavirus. The club, situated in Naguru, Kampala, is one of the most well known clubs in Uganda and is home to the country's best boxers. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
East Coast boxing club has closed due to lockdown rules in order to stop the spread of coronavirus. The club, situated in Naguru, Kampala, is one of the most well known clubs in Uganda and is home to the country's best boxers. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Hassan, is a former boxer, and owner of Naguru East Coast boxing club in Naguru, Kampala. Since the lockdown, he has been forced to close the gym which has had big financial consquences. April, 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
East Coast boxing club has closed due to lockdown rules in order to stop the spread of coronavirus. The club, situated in Naguru, Kampala, is one of the most well known clubs in Uganda and is home to the country's best boxers. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Farook, 24, is a boxing coach in Naguru slum in Kampala. The new lockdown rules have forced gyms to close and has financially impacted him as he can't train people anymore. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Farook, 24, is a boxing coach in Naguru slum in Kampala. The new lockdown rules have forced gyms to close and has financially impacted him as he can't train people anymore. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
East Coast boxing club has closed due to lockdown rules in order to stop the spread of coronavirus. The club, situated in Naguru, Kampala, is one of the most well known clubs in Uganda and is home to the country's best boxers. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Latifah, 17, is a female boxer from Naguru slum in Kampala, and her training has been greatly affected by the lockdown which doesn't allow her to train with her team mates or coaches. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Latifah, 17, is a female boxer from Naguru slum in Kampala, and her training has been greatly affected by the lockdown which doesn't allow her to train with her team mates or coaches. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Juma is a retired boxing legend in Naguru slum, Kampala, and his two sons are international champions. His home is a shrine dedicated to boxing. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Juma is a retired boxing legend in Naguru slum, Kampala, and his two sons are international champions. His home is a shrine dedicated to boxing. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Juma is a retired boxing legend in Naguru slum, Kampala, and his two sons are international champions. His home is a shrine dedicated to boxing. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.
Juma is a retired boxing legend in Naguru slum, Kampala, and his two sons are international champions. His home is a shrine dedicated to boxing. April 9, 2020. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on March 30, 2020, ordered an immediate 14-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus which has so far infected 48 people in the country.