Manizha Talash, representing the Refugee Olympic Team, was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics breaking competition after wearing a cape with the message “Free Afghan Women.” The World DanceSport Federation cited a rule against political demonstrations at Olympic events.
Cindy Ngamba, a refugee boxer from Cameroon, secured the first ever medal for the Refugee Olympic Team by winning bronze in the women’s 75kg boxing category at the Paris Olympics. Ngamba, who sought refuge in Britain at age 11, lost a closely contested semifinal match to Panama’s Atheyna Bylon. Despite the loss, Ngamba’s achievement marks a significant moment for the Refugee Olympic Team, which aims to represent forcibly displaced individuals worldwide.
Cindy Ngamba, a Refugee Olympic Team boxer, has guaranteed the team its first-ever medal after winning her quarterfinal bout at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 25-year-old, who fled Cameroon for Britain as a child, defeated French opponent Davina Michel, securing at least a bronze medal in the women’s 75kg category. Ngamba’s victory is a testament to her resilience and a source of inspiration for others facing adversity.
UK-based boxer Cindy Ngamba is on the verge of making history as the first athlete to win a medal for the Refugee Olympic team. She is among the five athletes from Great Britain selected for the 36-member team for the 2024 Paris Games. Ngamba, who was born in Cameroon and moved to the UK at the age of 11, has spoken openly about the challenges she faced obtaining citizenship. Despite these hurdles, she has emerged as a formidable boxer, training alongside top British pugilists like Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price. IOC Chef de Mission Masomah Ali Zada has high hopes for Ngamba, believing she has the potential to bring home a medal for the Refugee Olympic Team for the first time.
