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Hocine Soltani became Algeria’s first-ever Olympic boxing champion at #Atlanta1996
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Hocine Soltani became Algeria’s first-ever Olympic boxing champion at #Atlanta1996
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History was made at Atlanta 1996 when Hocine Soltani became Algeria’s first-ever Olympic boxing champion.
30 years on, he remains the last African male boxer to win Olympic gold. His journey continues to serve as a powerful inspiration for young athletes across Africa and around the world.
As Africa prepares to host its first-ever Olympic event, #Dakar2026, we can't wait to see what the future holds!
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