Benjamin Boukpeti: A Trailblazing Journey to Olympic Glory
Back on 12 August 2008, Beijing witnessed a momentous event in the world of sports. Benjamin Boukpeti clinched Togo's first – and only – Olympic medal, etching his name into the annals of history. Competing in the K1 canoe-kayak slalom, Boukpeti took home the bronze. Originally from the Paris suburbs, this achievement marked a milestone not just for him but for a nation.
Fast forward over 15 years, and the Peace and Sport Ambassador still reminisces about that…