VOICED: Gloves on for women boxers at Olympics 2012

The video follows 19-year-old Ruth, a promising boxer on the verge of competing in the 2012 Olympics. It highlights her rigorous training and the challenges she faces in a male-dominated sport. The narrative also explores the changing perceptions of women's boxing, which was banned in the UK until 1996, and its resurgence leading up to the 2012 Olympics. The event marks a significant milestone as women boxers compete for the first time on the global stage, offering a chance for recognition and growth in the sport.

What is Ruth's ultimate goal as a boxer?

• To compete in the Olympics

• To retire undefeated

• To win a local championship

• To become a boxing coach

How many hours a day does Ruth train?

• One hour

• Three hours

• Four hours

• Two hours

What was the initial reaction to girls wanting to box?

• Supportive

• Enthusiastic

• Skeptical

• Indifferent

When was women's boxing banned in the UK until?

• 1986

• 1996

• 2016

• 2006

What significant event in 2012 is expected to boost women's boxing?

• World Boxing Championship

• Commonwealth Games

• Olympic Games

• European Boxing Championship