Boxing in Caracas

A few photos taken during this month, which yesterday published agency Reuters. According to some reports, the organization of "Boxeo Olimpico de Calle" (translation - Olympic boxing street) is an initiative of the Venezuelan government, and it is directed to ensure that reduce the presence of children in armed street gangs and reduce the level of drug use in this Latin American country. The program aims to promote values ​​such as discipline and respect, and here try to show children the example of several boxing champion from Venezuela, which in this country can have a good future.

12-year-old Rodriguez Darlinger resting after a bout championship boxing street in Caracas.




17-year-old Yoadis Rondon (left) and 15-year-old Lopez Vinnimar in sparring during a training session in La Vega blocks



Youth employment practices street boxing during training in the district of La Vega, where people live in low-income



Reaction teammates during a fight on the street boxing in Caracas