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Refugee Champions: Sports Empowerment for Social Inclusion

4/3/2025

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This year’s IDSDP celebrates “Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion,” showcasing the inspiring stories of Cindy and Shabnam. After fleeing their homes, both women discovered empowerment through sports. Cindy, a refugee from Cameroon, rose to become a three-time English national boxing champion and clinched a bronze medal at Paris 2024, embodying resilience and hope.

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Story summary

This year’s IDSDP celebrates “Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion,” showcasing the inspiring stories of Cindy and Shabnam. After fleeing their homes, both women discovered empowerment through sports. Cindy, a refugee from Cameroon, rose to become a three-time English national boxing champion and clinched a bronze medal at Paris 2024, embodying resilience and hope.