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Sri Lanka’s Women Boxers Stranded After Serbia Visa Denial
Bulletin
March 11, 2025
Sri Lanka’s women boxers miss IBA World Championship in Serbia due to visa complications and lack of financial support.
Sri Lanka’s women boxers miss IBA World Championship in Serbia due to visa complications and lack of financial support.
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