Tag: boxing
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Zimbabwe and Zambia Face Challenges in Shaping Their Energy Futures
Zimbabwe and Zambia are currently facing significant challenges and opportunities as they navigate their energy futures. The focus is on their efforts to address energy shortages and the potential for renewable energy sources. This news piece delves into the complexities of energy provision in these countries, including the impact of economic policies, infrastructure challenges, and…
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Refugee Team Secures Historic First Medal as Ngamba Advances to Boxing Semifinals at Paris Olympics
In a historic turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Algerian gymnast Kayla Namur secured Africa’s first-ever gymnastics gold, representing a significant triumph over adversity and a notable shift in national allegiance from France to Algeria due to a fallout with the French Gymnastics Federation. Meanwhile, Cindy Ngamba of the Olympic Refugee team guaranteed the…
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Refugee Olympic Team Aims for First Medal in Paris as Boxer Cindy Ngamba Reaches Quarterfinals
Cindy Ngamba, a boxer for the Refugee Olympic Team, has qualified for the quarterfinals in the Paris Olympics, marking a historic moment as she stands one fight away from winning the team’s first-ever medal. Born in Cameroon and later moving to the UK at 11, Ngamba became a three-time English national champion. Her journey and…
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Algerian Boxer Disqualified Over Testosterone Test Sparks Gender Eligibility Debate
An Algerian boxer, Imane Khalif, has become the center of a gender-related controversy after being disqualified from the World Cup by the International Boxing Association (IBA) due to a gender eligibility test that allegedly found XY chromosomes, a decision Khalif contests. This issue has sparked debate over female athletes with high testosterone levels, drawing comments…