by Peace and Sport | Aug 21, 2016 | Watch
During the two-week of inaction between the Olympic and the Paralympic Games we have a unique opportunity to reflect how both events can improve conditions necessary for sustainable peace. Rio 2016 Olympic Games gave us many inspiring moments of humanity and altruism....
by Peace and Sport | Aug 14, 2016 | Watch
One of the most important things that I have learned as a sport athlete came from the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona. I went there with a vision of representing my country and competing. However, it did not take me long to realize that the Olympics is more...
by Peace and Sport | Aug 7, 2016 | Watch
The traditional Olympic Truce, the sacred historical pause when nations around the world observe a period of peace, has begun. From 5th to 21st August the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will create a window of opportunity to inspire and motivate the global community to act...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 31, 2016 | Watch
The eyes of the world will be focussed on Rio for the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad on Friday 5 August. Few may have noticed that on Friday 29 July, seven days before, the Olympic truce for the Rio Games came into effect. Even fewer may notice a...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 24, 2016 | Watch
“We can tackle Homelessness and football can show the way” were the opening words as the 2016 Homeless World Cup kicked of in Glasgow on the 10th of July. Small interventions can actually make a difference. The Idea for the Homeless World Cup was forged in...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 17, 2016 | Watch
We are living in society where individuals are becoming incrementally intolerant. The last few weeks have been plagued with intolerant attacks globally. Today, I am writing these words with a sincere condolence to all innocent victims of the recent atrocities in...