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Monday, April 21, 2008
Badou Jack, a Gambian-Swede, who has represented Sweden in previous international boxing competitions, has been given the green light by the International Olympic Committee, to represent The Gambia in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and future international boxing competitions, Observer Sport has been informed.
A press release issued by The Gambia National Olympic Committee, revealed that young aggresive boxer has won the claim for a change of sports allegiance and will make himself available for The Gambia during the Beijing Games.
The National Olympic Committee negotiated for his change of sports allegiance with the Swedish National Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee.
Jack recently won himself a gold medal during the qualifier for the Beijing competition in Namibia, and in effect, became the first-ever Gambian boxer to bag a gold medal in an international boxing competition.
A press release issued by The Gambia National Olympic Committee, revealed that young aggresive boxer has won the claim for a change of sports allegiance and will make himself available for The Gambia during the Beijing Games.
The National Olympic Committee negotiated for his change of sports allegiance with the Swedish National Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee.
Jack recently won himself a gold medal during the qualifier for the Beijing competition in Namibia, and in effect, became the first-ever Gambian boxer to bag a gold medal in an international boxing competition.
Author: by Nanama Keita
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