Boxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal
Associated PressVILLEPINTE, France — Boxer Cindy Ngamba made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal. “The refugee team welcomed me with open arms.” Ngamba, who upset former world champion Tammara Thibeault of Canada in her first bout, entered her Sunday match aggressively against Michel, quickly dodging the French boxer’s swipes. While some of the athletes on the refugee team have already won Olympic medals for their countries in past Games, Ngamba has been seen as the team’s best chance at medaling in Paris. Both boxers won their fights this weekend as the IOC backed both women and warned against turning the competition into a “witch hunt.” Looking forward to her next match, Ngamba wants to keep sending a message of hope to refugees everywhere, saying that while she’s got at least a bronze medal locked down, she’s going for gold.
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