DAILY POSITIVE IMPACT – WHAT WENT RIGHT THIS WEEK

Communities rallied against racism, the UK’s water regulator clamped down on polluting firms and a refugee made Olympic history, plus more good news

This week’s good news roundup

A refugee made Olympic history

Boxer Cindy Ngamba will enter the record books as the Refugee Olympic Team’s first ever medalist after fighting her way through to last night’s semi-final.

The Cameroon-born fighter was denied a place in the gold medal bout after losing on a split decision to Panamanian Atheyna Bylon, meaning she will return to her hometown of Bolton in the north-west of England with a bronze.

Ngamba has lived in the UK since the age of 10, and would be imprisoned in her homeland for being gay. She has been trying to secure UK citizenship for 15 years, but without a British passport she’s been unable to box for Team GB.

Instead she’s part of the Refugee Olympic Team, which debuted in Rio in 2016 with just 10 athletes. 37 from 15 nations are competing in Paris this summer.

Ngamba – who was her team’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony – only discovered boxing after moving to Britain. “I want to tell the refugees around the world, keep on working hard, keep on pushing yourself and you can accomplish anything,” she said.

Cindy Ngamba in action in Paris this week, photographed by David Burnett. Credit: IOC / David Burnett