We are super sad to announce that Bianca lost in a split decision to India’s Zireen Nikhat in the 54kg division. She was understandably upset by the result, and where this leaves her now in her pursuit to win a world championship. But Bianca has refocused her sights, now pushing forward in the hope to […]
We are here in Astana Kazakhstan at the Barus Arena for the AIBA Women’s World Championships, where Bianca is representing Australia in the 54kg weight division. Our film crew has gone along to cover Bianca’s progress and, we are really excited to be able to bring you updates about all of her fights. We met […]
“A Muslim woman who backs gay rights. A bare-shouldered boxer, her head uncovered, beside hijab-wearing relatives. “I’m different,” she says. “I’m different!” Kidnapped by her mother as a child and raised in Australia, Bianca Elmir has fought her way to the world championships. She won’t stop there.” As featured by SBS Zela this extensive and amazing […]
Bam Bam competed over the weekend at the Women’s qualifiers for the World Amateur Championships, in the 54kg division. The event, held in Perth, WA 11th – 13th March, had some great competition, but Bam Bam came out on top with unanimous decisions in both fights, against defending Australian 54kg champ, Vivian Ruiz Corredor, and […]
Bam Bam the Movie appeared on Whitehorse Leader’s front cover, with a news article inside about the documentary. We were really excited about the article. You can read the inside article online at Read Article
It is with great sadness that we announce that Bianca has had to withdraw from the 67th International Strandja Cup competition in Bulgaria due to illness. She will continue to recuperate over the next week before returning to Australia, where she is set to compete in the Elite Women’s World Championship qualifiers in Perth in […]
Online news media, Fair Observer’s Maria Khwaja Bazi, has provided an extremely insightful and thoughtful article on Bianca ‘Bam Bam’ Elmir and her boxing career. She dissects the art of boxing, and the balance of femininity and masculinity in a fairly brutal aggressive sport. Its an extremely interesting read, and in Bianca’s own words: ‘This […]
Bianca and Jemma appeared on 3PBS’s All Our Stories program, hosted by Jess Farifax, on February 15th, to talk about the documentary, boxing and living your dreams. You can listen to the interview online by following the link. The interview will remain online for 6 months after the air date. Listen Online
We are excited to have the documentary and Bianca featured in this blog article by Muslim Female Fighters. Check out the piece at the link below. Muslim Female Fighters Blog
Due to changes in circumstances we will not be able to travel with Bianca to cover her progress at the Strandja Cup in Bulgaria in February. Unfortunately the dates for this event altered, and now clash with our attendance at the Australian International Documentary Conference in Melbourne. However on the good news front, our going […]
