Boxer Ngamba settles for bronze as Refugee Olympic Team celebrate first medal
9th August 2024
Ngamba, who was born in Cameroon but sought safe haven in Britain aged 11, was beaten by Panama's seventh seed Atheyna Bylon by split decision in the semi-finals of the women's 75kg category.
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Panama's Atheyna Bibeichi Bylon (Blue) reacts after beating Refugee Olympic Team's Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba in the women's 75kg semi-final boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO
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Cindy Ngamba won the Refugee Olympic Team their first ever medal on Thursday when she settled for bronze in women's boxing.
Ngamba, who was born in Cameroon but sought safe haven