An incredible scene between two woman world elite boxer is so emotional
First seed and tournament favorite in the women's 75-kilogram amateur boxing category, Beauce native Tamara Thibeault, bowed out to the world's number two, Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba, early in the tournament.
After her fight, Thibeault burst into tears following her television interview. Her opponent showed exceptional humanity by comforting her and giving her a hug.
One moment, you're exchanging punches with such violence, and the next, you're two athletes crying in front of each other. This is also the beauty of Olympic sports! The respect between two great boxers is a wonderful lesson for future generations.
After her first defeat in two years and probably the most important fight of her career, the double world champion was overcome with emotions during a question posed by a journalist.
She was visibly extremely emotional, and it's understandable!
The journalist's awkward questions created palpable tension, and in a moment of vulnerability, Thibeault broke down. The pressure dropping and the aggressive questions aimed at making the athlete feel guilty were not well-received by many internet users, who criticized the journalist's approach.
Comments like "What hurts the most right now?" and "It doesn't happen often, that dream (the dream that had just slipped away from her)..." are examples of rubbing salt into the wound after the worst defeat of her career. It should also be noted that it was a split decision loss. Two judges gave the victory to Tamara Thibeault, while the other three judges awarded it to her opponent. It was a very close fight in the eyes of the judges.
However, the scene that caught everyone's attention was a great moment of camaraderie among the elite of women's boxing.
A sad interview followed by a magnificent moment of television, live from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
While Tamara Thibeault was crying in front of the French-speaking journalist, none other than her opponent appeared on camera. She pushed the journalist aside to console the devastated Quebec boxer.
What a wonderful scene of sportsmanship, and what an incredible example to set for the youth!
See the full scene in question, right here.
To put it in context, Tamara Thibeault lost in her first fight, even though she obviously had hopes for a medal.
In the end, it was her opponent who came to console her."
- Gab Marineau
A moment that will mark this 2024 edition of the Summer Olympic Games.
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