Boxing Champion Sarah Ourahmoune Withdraws Candidacy Amid Racist and Sexist Attacks
Sarah Ourahmoune, a silver medalist in boxing at the 2016 Olympics, has withdrawn her candidacy for the French Boxing Federation presidency, citing severe racist and sexist harassment. Following her co-candidacy announcement, Ourahmoune faced vitriolic comments, including derogatory remarks shared in coaching WhatsApp groups. Despite receiving significant support, she deemed her withdrawal necessary to reject such behaviors and shift her focus towards inclusivity and empowering women in sports. Ourahmoune plans to file a complaint with local authorities, while the boxing federation has pledged to support her.