Josefien Betist, Sierra Leone’s Elite Boxer Named Flag Bearer
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom – Thursday 23rd July 2026
By NSA Media
Sierra Leone’s finest international female boxer, Josefien Betist, has been named to carry the flag of the Republic of Sierra Leone during the official Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Josefien will proudly carry the country’s National Flag – Green, White and Blue – among 56 Commonwealth Nations at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland at 7:00 PM on Thursday 23rd July 2026.
Born in the Netherlands and based in Ireland, Josefien has built an outstanding amateur career through dedication, technical excellence, and success at both national and international levels.
A product of years of high-performance training, Josefien Betist has established herself as one of Sierra Leone’s leading female athletes. She remains totally committed to representing and competing for Sierra Leone at the highest levels of international boxing, including the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Josefien’s Boxing Career Highlights:
- 🥇 Irish Senior Champion (2023)
- 🥇 Irish Under-23 Champion
- 🥉 European Under-22 Championships Bronze Medallist (2023)
- 🥇 International Box Cup Gold Medallist – England, Latvia, Germany (2026)
- 🥇 Multiple Dutch National Underage Champion
- 🇳🇱 Former Dutch International
- 🇸🇱 Elite International Boxer representing Sierra Leone
- 🥊 Member of the Sierra Leone National Elite Boxing Team
Known for her disciplined work ethic, tactical intelligence and relentless determination, Josefien has consistently demonstrated her ability to compete against Europe’s best female boxers. Her international experience, combined with success in both the Netherlands and Ireland, has made her one of Sierra Leone’s strongest female boxing talents. She continues to inspire young Sierra Leonean athletes through her professionalism, resilience and commitment to excellence.
