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Denied ticket over COVID, Guinean Olympian clings to dream GERALD IMRAY, BOUBACAR DIALLO and TRISHA THOMAS, Associated Press July 28, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 45 1of45Guinean wrestler Fatoumata Yarie Camara poses for a portrait at the end of her morning training session at the Ostia s Olympic training center, near Rome, Monday, July 5, 2021. A West African wrestler s dream of competing in the Olympics has come down to a plane ticket. Fatoumata Yarie Camara is the only Guinean athlete to qualify for these Games. She was ready for Tokyo, but confusion over travel reigned for weeks. The 25-year-old and her family can t afford it. Guinean officials promised a ticket, but at the last minute announced a withdrawal from the Olympics over COVID-19 concerns.Alessandra Tarantino/APShow MoreShow Less

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