Boxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal

Japan Today

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Ngamba beat France's Davina Michel by a unanimous decision in front of a crowd who were heavily behind their countrywoman at the North Paris Arena to progress to the last four of the women's middleweight category.
CNA
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The 25-year-old boxer is a lesbian, which is illegal in her native country.
Gulf News
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Born in Cameroon, but residing in Bolton and training with Team GB, Ngamba is determined to leave a powerful legacy by representing more than 120 million people around the world
The Independent
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But she has been unable to represent Great Britain at these Games because she has been denied citizenship.
Guardian

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