Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba attends boxing media workout in London, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Cindy Ngamba makes her pro boxing debut Friday in London. Ngamba is the Cameroonian who made history at the Paris Olympics when she became the first athlete competing as a refugee to earn a medal.

Cindy Ngamba was the first-ever member of the Olympic refugee team to win a medal - bronze at Paris 2024 summer games.

Boxing has often been described as the loneliest of sports, but for Cindy Ngamba, a crowded gym within a Bolton youth club provided her with a home and a purpose when she needed them most. Aged 15, Ngamba was a shadow of her former self.

Paris Olympics bronze medalist Cindy Ngamba has withdrawn from her professional boxing debut after failing to clear a pre-fight medical examination, organizers said.

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Cindy Ngamba has withdrawn from her professional boxing debut after failing to clear a pre-fight medical examination, organisers said on Thursday. Cameroonian Ngamba, who became the first representative of the refugee team to win an Olympic medal,

Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba attends boxing media workout Tuesday London. Cindy Ngamba makes her pro boxing debut Friday in London. LONDON — Something stood out to Cindy Ngamba as she glanced around when Friday's all-female boxing event was first announced.