When sport can give children hope

When sport can give children hope

One of the most important things that I have learned as a sport athlete came from outside of the rugby field, when I began to see the power of sport off the pitch. Few years ago, I began a challenging journey after the establishment of Pachamama, a nongovernmental...
Tour de France: a reminder of the power of cycling

The Refugee Olympic squad is more than a dream team

Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be remembered and its message of peace will prevail. Last Friday, the International Olympic Committee announced names of the ten athletes who will act not only as “a symbol of hope for refugees”, but also as bearer of peace in this divided...
The role of sport in peace building and post-conflict

The role of sport in peace building and post-conflict

“The Role of Sport in Peace Building and Post-Conflict” was recently discussed in a public debate at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, a think tank and executive education institution for diplomats, military officers, NGOs, IOs and the private sector involved in...