Cindy Ngamba, a UK-based boxer, is a medal hopeful for the Refugee Olympic Team. She is set to compete in the women’s middleweight event at the Paris Games and has the opportunity to become the first athlete to win a medal for the team. Chef de Mission Masomah Ali Zada has highlighted her as one to watch.
Ngamba, who secured an Olympic quota place independently, faces France’s Davina Michel in the quarter-finals. If she progresses to the semi-finals, she will be guaranteed a medal. Born in Cameroon, Ngamba has faced challenges obtaining citizenship in the UK but has been able to train alongside top British boxers. She expressed her excitement about the opportunity to compete at the Olympics and represent the Refugee Olympic Team.
The team, although still walking out under the Olympic flag, will have their own emblem and kit this year. Ngamba emphasized the importance of being part of a unique family and showing the world that they are athletes with the same drive and energy as other countries. The Refugee Olympic Team aims to raise awareness of the refugee issue and inspire others around the world.
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