Trailblazer Rahimi proud after leaving boxing

Tina Rahimi’s Commonwealth Games ended with a bronze medal, a tribute to boxing and the humility of her pioneering story echoing throughout the sport.

The pioneering Muslim boxer from Sydney bowed out in her featherweight semifinals on Saturday night.

But she didn’t lose anything in another fearless display and even managed to get a verdict on one of the five judge cards.

She felt she may have performed poorly in the final round.

But after surviving a crushing disappointment, the 26-year-old fighter reflected on the “incredible” headguard and Hajib’s breakthrough at Birmingham that changed her life.

“I’m a little humble. I’m just a normal person, so random media outlets overseas have been contacting me over the past few days, but it’s been really overwhelming to get this much attention,” she said. said.

“We had to put them on hold so we could focus on the fight, which was great. Let’s see what the future holds.”

These media outlets wanted to know all about the former make-up artist who effectively embraced the sport as a form of boxercise, quickly rising through the ranks and showing true international promise.

Oshoba was a medalist at the African Games, but found it difficult to handle Rahimi, especially when she was really on top in the second round.

Rahimi was very inspired by her first major event experience and now has her sights set on the Olympics.

“Meeting new people, new faces was a great experience. The Australian team was very supportive of me,” she said.

“I’m going to try for the Olympics now. I feel very comfortable with everyone here.”

Some professional martial arts promoters are reportedly interested in signing her.

“I don’t know,” she said. “My main goal is Paris.

She has two jobs left in Birmingham. It’s all about collecting medals and rooting for your “go-to” friend Kay Scott in Sunday’s light middleweight final.

But when asked what she’s most proud of in Birmingham, she explains:

“People look at me and think, ‘Oh, she did a great thing,’ so it makes me feel good when I’m making them happy.”