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Will any female boxer from Afghanistan compete at the 2016 Olympics?
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Settled on 08/12/2016 03:25 Settled by
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There are 12 women who make up Afghanistan's boxing team
At one time, there were 25 who all received a regular salary
But now there is little money available to help them reach their dream
A few yellow lamps light up the cavernous, sparsely furnished room in Kabul Stadium where Afghanistan's young female boxers train, hoping to become good enough to compete in the 2016 Olympics.
The women, some as young as 18, don't have much more than determination to fuel their drive.
Previously, non-governmental organisations supported them. At one time, there were 25 young women on the team who received a salary the equivalent of $100 per month and transportation to and from training at the stadium.
But aid organizations have dropped out. Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee took over, but it has little money for the women. The budget was slashed and the women lost their salaries. Now their numbers are down to a dozen. They get a place to train, their boxing gloves and, occasionally, transportation costs.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2578214/The-women-refuse-throw-towel-Afghanistans-female-boxers-fighting-against-odds-compete-2016-Olympics.html
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