Razaq Baloch and Ahsan Mehmood will represent Pakistan in the boxing event. -File Photo

ISLAMABAD: A two-member Pakistan boxing team will leave for England on September 6 to participate in the Commonwealth Youth Games 2011 slated to be held from September 7 to 13 in Isle of Man.

According to Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) pugilists Razaq Baloch will represent the country in the 60 kg weight category, while Ahsan Mehmood in the 52 kg category.

In the programme, 69 commonwealth nations will compete in seven sports - athletics, badminton, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, rugby and swimming.

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