VOICED : La otra pelea de Namibia

VOICED : La otra pelea de Namibia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Physical Ed, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Namibia is a pioneering female boxer in a male-dominated sport in Cuba, where female boxing is not allowed. Despite this, she has trained for a decade and gained international attention. Her story was featured in a documentary, but she remains committed to her dream of winning an Olympic gold for Cuba. As her competitive days may be numbered, she aims to train a new generation of female boxers.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Namibia's main challenge in her home country of Cuba?

Prohibition of female boxing

Lack of training facilities

No support from her family

Injury concerns

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did female boxing first appear in the Olympics?

2008

2020

2012

2016

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has Namibia been training in boxing?

Five years

A decade

Two decades

Three years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Namibia achieved in terms of international recognition?

Featured in a U.S. documentary

Won an Olympic gold medal

Became a national coach

Signed a professional contract

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Namibia's new goal after realizing her Olympic dream might not come true?

Start a boxing equipment business

Train a team of female boxers

Write a book about her life

Become a boxing referee