Resisting Bias, Building Capacity: Africa’s Strategy for Olympics Inclusion
Resisting Bias, Building Capacity: Africa’s Strategy for Olympics Inclusion
“But I think not only African athletes, but Africans [in general] have something, which is their strength, the mental [strength]. I don't know; maybe some people will be offended, but in Africa, we used to say, “Nothing is impossible for an African.” You understand? And I know when our athletes are going like that, of course, they know when you talk about normal Olympic games, people know about football, people know about racing, people know about tennis, people do, but for an African athlete to participate in winter Olympic games is a big challenge. A big challenge for himself, a big challenge because he knows he will change something in the history of the sport of his country.”
️ #PanAfricanFrequency features the discussion with renowned Cameroonian sports journalist Willy Kak as he shares his perspective on the growing participation of African athletes in the Winter Olympics, despite the lack of snow in their homelands.
Stay tuned as we explore this moment of pride for Africa and the complex reality of struggle, isolation, and immense personal sacrifice of African Winter athletes.
️How can the continent resist political bias in sports to strengthen its position? Share your take on this with us in the comments.
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