Canadian boxer departs Olympic qualifying event due to health issues
Canadian boxer Marie Alahmadieh has withdrawn from a last-ditch Olympic qualifier in Bangkok due to "unforeseen health-related issues," according to Boxing Canada.
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![Canada's Marie Alahmadieh was slated to meet Sierra Leone's Josefien Betist on Thursday in a Round of 16 bout in the women's 57-kilogram division at a last-chance Olympic qualification tournament in Bangkok. Canadian teen girl, sporting read headgear and wearing white and gold boxing gloves, stands in the ring.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7219504.1717086548!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/alahmadieh-marie-1180.jpg)
Canadian boxer Marie Alahmadieh has withdrawn from a last-ditch Olympic qualifier in Bangkok due to "unforeseen health-related issues," according to Boxing Canada.