Habib Galhia
Habib Galhia (Arabic: حبيب قلحية, May 14, 1941 – December 25, 2011) was a Tunisian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's Light Welterweight (67 kg) category at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He was the first Tunisian to win an Olympic medal.
Galhia (3rd from left) at the 1964 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | حبيب قلحية |
| Born | 14 May 1941 Kairouan, Tunisia |
| Died | 25 December 2011 (aged 70) Sousse, Tunisia |
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Sport | Boxing |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Boxing | ||
| 1964 Tokyo | Light Welterweight | |
Habib was the flag bearer for Tunisia in the opening ceremony and also competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City where he finished with the rank of 17T.
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