VOICED : In Syrias Aleppo city young boys box to drown out bombs

In war-torn Aleppo, a boxing club offers children an escape from the violence. Founded by Shaban Cotton, a former national boxing champion, the club provides free lessons and aims to revive sports activities halted by the Syrian conflict. Despite ongoing violence, the club organizes competitions, drawing participants from various regions. Shaban dreams of representing Syria internationally once more, while nurturing future champions amid the chaos.

What is the primary reason children in Aleppo visit the boxing club?

• To escape the violence of war

• To learn self-defense

• To meet new friends

• To improve their academic skills

Who founded the boxing club in Aleppo?

• A local government official

• A former boxing champion

• An international sports organization

• A group of parents

Why has Shaban Cotton not ventured into regime-controlled areas?

• He is focused on training young boxers

• He is wanted for refusing military service

• He has no interest in politics

• He prefers to stay in Aleppo

What is one of the main goals of the Sharber Club center?

• To train only professional boxers

• To host international boxing tournaments

• To expand into other sports

• To participate in Arab and Asian competitions

What does Shaban Cotton hope to achieve in the future?

• To represent Syria abroad

• To become a coach for the national team

• To open more boxing clubs

• To retire from boxing