Umina boxers in Olympic qualifying round

Umina PCYC boxers Kaye Scott and Anja Stridsman are taking part in a tournament in Amman, Jordan, from March 3 to 11, which could qualify them for the Olympic Games.

They need a top four place in their weight division to be considered for the Australian team.

The tournament is the final qualifying event for Oceania boxers for the Tokyo Olympics.

The athletes will depart for Amman on February 26.

Speaking before her departure, Anja Stridsman said she and Kaye had been training hard in Umina and had every intention of donning the green and gold.

"This has been a tough prep but a great prep and Kaye and I are ready to fly out to Jordan tonight to compete at the Asian Olympic Trials to earn our spots at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics," she said.

Kaye Scott said she was excited at the prospect of seeing her Olympic aspirations realised.

"I'm so excited and grateful that I get the opportunity to make my dream come true," she said.

Anja Stridsman will be competing in the Women's Light Weight and Kaye Scott in the Welter Weight.

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Anja Stridsman and Kaye Scott, Umina PCYC