The Dothan Police Department is happy to announce five athletes from the Dothan P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) have qualified for the 2012 Olympic Team Trials in Fort Carson, Colorado!

Media Alert

February 14, 2012

The Dothan Police Department is happy to announce five athletes from the Dothan P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) have qualified for the 2012 Olympic Team Trials in Fort Carson, Colorado!

Boxers twill be matched up and begin their bouts on the 28th of February.

This is an advancing tournament, meaning everyday you win you advance to the next day. Athletes who make it to Saturday are in the Championship bout. At the completion of Saturday, winners are the Champion of the 2012 Olympic Trials and earn a spot on the 2012 Olympic Team!!!

We applaud these athletes and support their efforts. Additionally, we would like to encourage our community to stand behind this program with donations to assist with travel costs associated with the upcoming trip. Anyone wanting to donate to this worthy cause may mail or drop off checks at the Dothan Police Department. Please make all donations payable to Dothan P.A.L. (Police Athletic League). Thank you in advance for your support and congratulations to these athletes! These boxers are:

1. Luai Barakat

2011 Jr. Olympic Champion

2011 National Title Champion

2011 Alabama Golden Gloves Champion

2. Corey Lampley

2011 Tenn Champion

2nd Place National Title Champion

Note: Corey has a 10-1 record with 8 straight wins in a row.

3. Kenny Smith Junior

2011 National Title Champion

2011 Junior Olympic Runner up

2011 Golden Gloves Champion

4. Darien Troop

Qualified having over 5 bouts.

5. Jamal Flowers

Qualified having over 5 bouts.

*MEDIA NOTE: Sergeant David will be at P.A.L. with coaches and athletes at 4:00 p.m. today to assist any members of the media who would like to cover this achievement!

Gregory J. Benton

Chief of Police