Cindy Ngamba Nominated for Sportswoman of the Year Award
Cindy Ngamba has been nominated for the Sporting Equals Sportswoman of the Year award following her historic bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games barrow in furness.
This has been a remarkable year for Ngamba, who etched her name in history by defeating Davina Michel to reach the -75kg boxing semi-finals in August.
Her success guaranteed a bronze medal, making her the first athlete from the Refugee Olympic Team to win a medal of any kind at the Games.
“This means the world to me,” Ngamba expressed at the time of securing her medal.
“I want to tell the refugees around the world: keep on working hard, keep on pushing yourself, and you can accomplish anything.”
The 26-year-old was narrowly defeated by Atheyna Bylon for a spot in the final, but her monumental achievement remains unmatched .
The British charity Sporting Equals has acknowledged her historic bronze medal, nominating the UK-based boxer alongside other esteemed athletes for this prestigious award.
Kare Adengan, a Team GB silver medallist in Paris, and Britain’s Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox have also been shortlisted dan evans. stadium of light
Voting is now open and can be accessed by clicking here huddersfield vs blackpool. It will close on Friday, September 27.
The winner will be announced on Thursday, November 7.
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