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Cindy Ngamba rules out boxing in Saudi Arabia: ‘I will still feel scared for my life’

The Olympic medallist is gearing up for her debut as a professional and feels she has a point to prove to the sport’s powers that be

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Cindy Ngamba: ‘I don’t want to go to Saudi until I hear from women that laws have changed’

The LGBTQ+ Olympic medallist makes her pro debut on an all-female card at the Royal Albert Hall but says she is disappointed by the Saudi stranglehold on her sport

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025

Team GB’s Olympics report card: Pass mark for athletics but boxing grades lowly

Grading Team GB’s major sports from the Paris Games.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

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Athletics, rowing and equestrian pass Team GB’s Paris 2024 test in style

There were a number of near-misses for British competitors, notably on the track and in the pool.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024

Team GB doctors emerge as Olympics heroes after saving life of Uzbekistan boxing coach

Doctor Harj Singh and physio Robbie Lillis treated Tulkin Kilichev after he suffered a cardiac arrest at the Olympic boxing

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024

Refugee trailblazer Cindy Ngamba wants to bring ‘hope to millions’ with Olympic boxing achievement

The 25-year-old failed to reach the gold medal fight but took bronze and won the first ever medal as a representative for the Refugee Olympic Team

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

Rob McCracken sees bright future for GB boxing going into Paris Games

He has presided over gold wins for Nicola Adams and Anthony Joshua during his 15-year reign.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

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24 for Paris 2024: must-watch Olympians who will light up the Games

Our writers pick six GB athletes, six Australians, six Americans and six from around the world who have stories well worth following

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024

British-based Cindy Ngamba backed for Olympic history with refugee team

British-based boxer Cindy Ngamba has been tipped to become the first athlete to win a medal for the IOC’s refugee team after qualifying for the Paris Olympics this summer

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

Refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba has ‘overcome obstacles’ to pursue Team GB dreams

The 24-year-old will go to the European Games this week in Krakow as part of the Fair Chance refugee team.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from international sport?

The International Olympic Committee has not yet made a decision on the 2024 Olympic Games. So what’s the controversy all about?

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023

New organisation World Boxing hopes to save sport’s Olympic status

World Boxing was formed on Thursday with the aim of helping ensure the sport stays part of the Olympic Movement.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

GB Boxing not sending boxers to IBA championships in Uzbekistan due to concerns

The decision comes following concerns about the IBA’s decision to continue allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete for their countries.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2023

No GB boxers will contest IBA championships due to ‘concerns’ over sport’s Olympic future

The decision comes following concerns about the IBA’s decision to continue allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete for their countries.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

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The Times of India · Feb 14, 2023

Britain to boycott women's world boxing championships in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: Britain's boxing government body has announced on Tuesday that its boxers will not participate at the women's world championships, scheduled to be held in New Delhi next month. It took the decision citing concerns about the sport's Olympic future.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Great Britain to boycott Women’s Boxing World Championships in India

The IBA has defied guidance from the IOC and allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete for their countries.

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2022

Big-time performer Hickey eyeing European Boxing Championship medal as he admits Commonwealth Games dream

IF there’s one thing most athletes would give their eye teeth for, it’s having the ability to be a big-time performer.

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Lauren Price can inspire Olympic boxing hopefuls as Anthony Joshua and Carl Froch did

"We know from our previous experience of working with professional boxers through the last three Olympic cycles the benefits that brings"

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Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

Lauren Price could defend Olympic title despite turning pro after opting to be trained and managed by GB Boxing

“The world is changing, we’ve got to be adaptable, keep all our options open to make sure that we remain competitive at the next Olympic Games and all the Games into the future as well"

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Olympic medallists Lauren Price and Karriss Artingstall sign deals with GB Boxing

Lauren Price and Karriss Artingstall will continue to train under GB coaches in Sheffield

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