Cindy Ngamba

Refugee Olympic Team

Olympic medalist

BIO

Cindy Ngamba, a Cameroonian boxer, made history at the 2024 Summer Olympics as the first athlete from the Refugee Olympic Team to win a medal, claiming bronze in the women’s boxing tournament. Ngamba, who moved to the UK at a young age, has trained extensively and developed her skills within the UK boxing scene, even though her refugee status limited her ability to represent a national team. Despite challenges in securing citizenship and obstacles from the UK immigration system, she has excelled in boxing, with an impressive record in international competitions.Her journey to the Olympics was marked by perseverance, having overcome immigration setbacks and discrimination, all while training with elite boxers like Lauren Price and Savannah Marshall. Ngamba’s achievement represents both a personal victory and a milestone for refugee athletes worldwide. Her success has been celebrated as a beacon of hope and resilience for the refugee community and aspiring athletes facing similar hardships.