Betist Eyes Historic Boxing Medal for Sierra Leone

Betist Eyes Historic Boxing Medal for Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean boxer Josefien Betist is one win away from securing her nation's first-ever Commonwealth Games boxing medal. 

Betist faces England’s Lucy Kings-Wheatley in the women's 60kg quarter-final on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the SEC Centre.

A victory in this bout guarantees Betist a semi-final berth and an automatic bronze medal under competition rules. The elite boxer has emerged as a leading contender following a series of dominant performances throughout the tournament.

The upcoming match represents a landmark moment for Sierra Leonean sports, as the country seeks its inaugural podium finish in the ring on the international stage.