Refugee Olympic Team's Cindy Ngamba Stuns Former World Champion

Boxer Cindy Ngamba of the Refugee Olympic Team won her opening bout at the Paris Games, defeating former world champion Tammara Thibeault. She is now one victory away from securing the Refugee Team's first Olympic medal. Ngamba, originally from Cameroon, trains in England and fights next on Sunday.

Boxer Cindy Ngamba of the Refugee Olympic Team made headlines by winning her opening bout at the Paris Games. She defeated former world champion Tammara Thibeault of Canada on Wednesday, stunning the audience and experts alike.

Ngamba's victory places her just one win away from securing the Refugee Team's first Olympic medal. She will face France's Davina Michel on Sunday in the women's 75-kilogram quarterfinals, a crucial match for her and the history of the Refugee Olympic Team.

Born in Cameroon and moved to England at 11, Ngamba trains with the British team in Sheffield. She made history last year by becoming the first boxer on the Refugee Olympic Team to secure an Olympic berth through qualifiers. Her split decision win over Thibeault, who was a No. 3 seed and 2022 world champion, was a testament to her skills and determination.