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      Team GB Olympic hero Galal Yafai bought PlayStation 5 by big brother Kal after winning Tokyo gold medal

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      GALAL YAFAI was not only rewarded with a gold medal for his Olympics heroics – but also a PlayStation 5.Victory in the flyweight division at Tokyo 2020 was just the latest step in the 28-year-old’s rise, which includes a Commonwealth Games gold.
      Galal Yafai has enjoyed a hero’s welcome after winning goldCredit: Getty
      And Yafai had a special gift waiting for him when he returned home to Birmingham after his victory over Carlo Paalam.
      The boxer revealed on GMB: “Kal bought me a Playstation 5.
      “You know what, before the final.
      “It’s kind of a present, I’ve been wanting one for ages now and thankfully Kal was able to get one.”
      Older brother Kal, 32, held the WBA super-flyweight title for over three years until his defeat to Ramon Gonzalez in February 2020.
      But getting hold of a PS5 is still a tall order, given the rapid manner in which they sell out across the country.
      GMB host Ben Shephard joked that the Olympic triumph was worth it for the games console, to which Yafai laughed and replied: “Definitely.”
      Team GB finished fourth in the medal table for Tokyo 2020, thanks to 22 gold medals.
      It’s overwhelming, I’m just so grateful for everyone to show me that love.Galal Yafai

      Yafai, who has another fighter brother in former Commonwealth super-bantamweight champ Gamal, was one of six British boxing medallists.
      Speaking after claiming his crown, he said: “I’m Olympic champion now and I’m over the moon.
      “I’ve worked hard, I took up boxing and thank god it worked out for me. I trained hard, gave it everything, and it just shows that if you work hard, you can get the rewards.
      “My friends, family, brothers will be over the moon. Everyone back in Birmingham, the support I’ve had has been ridiculous.
      “I just want to say a big thanks to everyone who has supported me. It’s overwhelming, I’m just so grateful for everyone to show me that love.”
      Yafai also held a video call with Kal live on television after the win, when he was told of the present.
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      An emotional Kal said: “Unreal, unreal. You’ve been brilliant the whole time.”
      He then added: “Galal, last thing I’ve gotta tell you, I’ve got your PS5 out there, waiting for you.”
      Galal said: “I can’t wait to get home and play on it, can’t wait.”
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      Emotional boxer Kal Yafai speaks to brother Galal after his Olympic gold medal win and reveals he’s brought him a PS5 More

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      England footballer James Tarkowski surprises leukaemia sufferer, ten, and pal with PlayStation 5 consoles

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      ENGLAND footie star James Tarkowski has delighted a ten-year-old leukaemia sufferer and his pal by handing them the latest PlayStation 5 consoles worth £450 each.
      The Burnley defender, 28, delivered the gifts to Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi, nine.

      Burnley defender James Tarkowski delighted a ten-year-old leukaemia sufferer and his pal with new PS5 consolesCredit: Getty – Pool

      Freddie is running 62 miles in 50 days to raise cash for the ­hospital where his pal is being treated.
      Freddie, of Whalley, Lancs, said: “I was shocked.
      “I thought he was just coming to say ‘Hi’ and then he went to his car and returned with a PS5 for both of us.
      “It is doesn’t seem real. He wished me good luck, to keep going and said what I was doing was really good.”

      ‘UNREAL’
      Tarkowski wrote on the PS5 box: “To Freddie, What an amazing friend you are!”
      And to Hughie, he put: “Keep strong mate, you’ve got this!!!”
      Burnley fan Hughie faces three years of treatment at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
      Mum Sarah Ronnan, 32, said: “It was unreal of James Tarkowski. It was such a nice thing to do.

      The England star delivered the gifts to Hughie Higginson and Freddie XaviCredit: Getty – Contributor

      “He also gave them some money to buy extra games, which was so nice of him.
      “He called round on his way to training.
      “We met him outside at a social distance and it was incredible for both boys.”

      The latest PlayStation 5 consoles are worth £450 eachCredit: PA:Press Association

      Excited Brit gamers show off their new PS5 gizmos as Playstation 5 goes on sale
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