• $ 1.7
  • € 1.9741
  • ₽ 0.021739
  • ₺ 0.0429
  • £ 2.3146

The women who refuse to throw in the towel

The women who refuse to throw in the towel
12.03.2014 23:50
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.(dailymail.co.uk)ANN.Az

Similar news
Similar news
Chelsea advance with big win at Club World Cup;
Sport 16:00
Chelsea advance with big win at Club World Cup;
UFC makes historic debut in Azerbaijan with Fight Night in Baku
Sport 13:30
UFC makes historic debut in Azerbaijan with Fight Night in Baku
Azerbaijan to face Germany in judo world championships team event
Sport 10:59
Azerbaijan to face Germany in judo world championships team event
Qarabag to learn first Champions League qualifier opponent today
Sport 14:30
Qarabag to learn first Champions League qualifier opponent today
Hajiyev and Talibov to compete for Azerbaijan at Judo World Championships
Sport 11:34
Hajiyev and Talibov to compete for Azerbaijan at Judo World Championships
Azerbaijani referee to officiate at judo world championship for the first time
Sport 12:30
Azerbaijani referee to officiate at judo world championship for the first time
Azerbaijan’s Qarabag climbs five places in global IFFHS club ranking
Sport 17:30
Azerbaijan’s Qarabag climbs five places in global IFFHS club ranking
Azerbaijan to face Hungary in friendly match in Baku
Sport 13:00
Azerbaijan to face Hungary in friendly match in Baku
UFC fighter Khalil Rountree tours Baku's Old City ahead of landmark event
Sport 11:30
UFC fighter Khalil Rountree tours Baku's Old City ahead of landmark event
Anews TV

Our official Youtube channel

Subscribe