Tina boxes way to bronze medal but keen to fight for gold in Paris

Fighting in a hijab, the 26-year-old is the first Muslim woman to represent Australia in her sport.
But after a dominant quarter-final, Rahimi couldn’t find the answers against Nigeria’s Elizabeth Oshoba who won a split decision in the final round.
Rahimi was disappointed but said the support she’d received convinced her to press on and try and fight at the Paris Games.
“I feel like I gave it everything I had so I am pleased as I know there is not one second I gave up,” she told Torch.
“I’m in good spirits and grateful for my bronze medal.”
Rahimi said a highlight was meeting so many supportive people in the Australian team.
“We had an amazing, multicultural team with athletes and coaches from different backgrounds – which made us all unique,” she said.
“I’m so grateful to have met such wonderful people who have given me memories I will always cherish.
“I know with more experience, I will have what it takes to medal at the Paris Olympics.”
Using a social media account titled ‘Boxing with Tina’, Rahimi encourages women to embrace the fitness and social benefits that boxing has to offer.
“Boxing has really helped with my confidence and self esteem as I previously struggled with the opinion of others, especially because I wear the hijab,” she said.
“It’s really important for all women to go out and live an active and healthy lifestyle and boxing is a great and fun way to start.”