Tokyo Olympics: Galal Yafai returns to UK from Tokyo

Team GB's Galal Yafai, from Birmingham, won gold in the men's flyweight final at Tokyo 2020.

The boxer arrived at London Heathrow Airport with a hero's reception from friends and family who could not be prouder of his victory.

The 28-year-old comes from a boxing family, with older brothers Kal and Gamal having success in the professional ranks after beginning as amateurs.

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9 August 2021

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