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Know Sadaf Rahimi, first Afghan female boxer to be invited to the 2012 London Olympics

New Delhi: Sadaf Rahimi is a female boxer from Afghanistan. She made history by being the first female boxer to be invited to the 2012 London Olympics and being the first female boxer in the



At the age of 17, Rahimi was given a wildcard to compete in the London 2012 Olympics. Unfortunately, due to her safety in the ring the International Boxing Association (AIBA) decided that Rahimi should not compete. Rahimi hopes to Qualify and fight in the 2016 Rio Olympics.