South Africa's Awuah ready for Olympic debut after Tokyo heartache

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Boipelo Awuah, an 18-year-old skateboarder from South Africa, aims to make her Olympic debut in Paris after recovering from a serious injury in Tokyo. She emphasizes the need for equality in skateboarding competitions for women and hopes her success will inspire more opportunities for female skaters in Africa. Other South African skaters, like Jean-Marc Johannes, also express optimism for the future of the sport, highlighting the increasing participation of young girls in skateboarding.

Keywords: Boipelo Awuah, South Africa skateboarding, Olympics 2024

Source: ESPN

Update At: 7/27/2024

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