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?? Caution: Olympics fever post ?? Loving the Paris Games and seeing how extensive and diverse South Africa’s representation is :) From Tatjana’s swimming medals, Craig Fulton taking India hockey to the semi’s and now seeing 2 South Africans (Zeney Geldenhuys and Rogail Joseph) finish top 3 in the 400m hurdles heats I’m feeling big pride to be from this amazing country. As South Africans we have major challenges but we always show up. It speaks of an uncommon resilience, something you want from partners, whether in business or sport. Grit. Politically, we have a GNU which is finding its feet and the wheels of change are turning in government. We are once again leading the world by showing it is possible to share power and work together for a common goal. Paris 2024 claims to be about inclusivity and it is an integral part of the CI of these Games. That is an ideal close to my heart and one I can get behind (even if the opening ceremony made one or 2 poor judgement calls). Diversity is strength and in this beautiful country we have it in droves. We have athletes competing in the top percentile despite having a fraction of the budget other countries put into their sport. It’s an amazing feat to compete amongst the top athletes in the world. We represent on every level and in every field from sport to science, technology, business and the arts. Jis, it’s lekker to be a South African ?? Viva Azania, viva ???????????? #olympics #southafrica #diversity #inclusivity #olympicspirit

https://lnkd.in/dkUvnjVm Was the Ghanaian Paralympic team seeking Olympic glory or simply a chance for a better life? This tragedy serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to address migration issues comprehensively. We must honor those who lost their lives and support those striving for a brighter future by creating a more equitable and compassionate migration system. ???? #MigrationCrisis #HumanRights #GhanaianParalympians Read more in my latest article.

As the Paris Olympics approach, athletes representing Haiti have one eye on their country in upheaval, and the other eye on athletic glory. Two athletes, who could be Haiti's first male gymnast and first female boxer at the games, share their stories. #HaitianHeritageMonth #ayiti #haiti #news #haitian #haitianamerican #blackculture #culturalheritage #culturalpride #nbcnews #sports #sportnews #olympics #olympicsparis #olympics2024 #paris2024

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?? IMPORTANT UPDATE: RESCHEDULING OF THE AFRICAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE'S EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CONFERENCE We are committed to providing a collaborative and efficient environment for all our stakeholders. In adherence to this commitment, we wish to inform our esteemed member organisations and delegates about the rescheduling of the African Paralympic Committee's Extraordinary General Assembly and Conference. ?? New Dates: 3rd - 4th June 2024. ?? Location: Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra-Ghana. This decision comes after careful consideration and consultation to accommodate more members and ensure maximum participation. Stressing the importance of this assembly, we aim to discuss crucial agendas that will shape the future of Paralympic sports across the continent. AGENDA OF THE ASSEMBLY: - Strategic Planning: Deliberation on the future objectives and milestones for the next quadrennial. - Inclusion Initiatives: Enhanced focus on increasing athlete participation and creating more opportunities at the grassroots level. - Governance Enhancements: Updating statutes to better meet the dynamic needs of our community. We understand the change in schedule may affect your plans, and we sincerely appreciate your flexibility and understanding. The decision is geared towards optimizing our collaboration and ensuring that all member voices are heard and valued. We look forward to your active participation and insightful contributions in June 2024. Together, we can achieve more and continue to inspire excellence and resilience in the Paralympic movement. ?? Stay engaged, share your thoughts below, and let’s prepare for a transformative assembly. #AfricanParalympicCommittee #ParalympicMovement #SportsForAll #InclusiveSport #RescheduledEvent #Rescheduling #EventPlanning #Paralympics

Did You Know? Fun facts about the Olympics in Paris As the Olympics unfold in Paris, here's an interesting fact: South Africa has a delegation of 142 athletes participating in the games. In comparison, the combined strength of the Nordic countries amounts to 426 athletes. Even Iceland, with its small population, is represented by a commendable group of 5 athletes. South Africa is showing remarkable potential, especially in swimming. Their track and field team are also a strong contender, set to compete against our Nordic athletes in these arenas. SA has already secured their first gold medal in the women's 100m breaststroke. As for the Nordic countries, the question remains: which nation will be the first to clinch a gold medal? At Nordic House, we are excited to follow the progress of these games in Paris. We extend our best wishes to all the athletes from South Africa and the Nordic countries. May the spirit of competition and excellence shine through for everyone involved. #Olympics2024 #Paris2024 #NordicHouseCapeTown #OlympicSpirit #NordicHouseCapeTown #CapeTownNetwork #NordicHub #Nordic #NetworkingHub #BusinessHub #scandinaviannetwork #scandinavianhub? #s?rafrika #SueurAfríka #Etel?Afrikka #Sydafrika #Kapstaden #Kapkaupunki #H?feaborg

Five African boxers, #MargretTembo (women's 50kg division), #IvanusaMoreira (women's 66kg), #RadyGramane (women's 75kg), #MarineFatoumataCamara (women's 57kg), and #TiagoMuxanga (men's 71kg), have just been given a lifeline to realise their dreams of participating at #Paris2024 through the universality places process. Despite competing in the tournament qualifying routes, Africa could only qualify 20 boxers and had to rely on Universality Places to add another five athletes. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by athletes from underrepresented National Olympic Committees in gaining access to the Olympic Games. In total, there are 25 boxers from 10 African countries to look out for in #Paris2024: #Algeria, #Egypt, #Nigeria, #Morocco, #Mozambique, #Zambia, #CapeVerde, #DRCongo, #Tunisia, and #Mali. This reliance underscores the need for more robust support systems and infrastructure to enable African athletes to qualify through regular channels and raises questions about the overall support and development of sports within Africa. The universality places process involves requests for athlete quotas, which are then analysed and allocated by the Commission, considering various factors including the preferences of International Sports Federations and National Olympic Committees. Rather than depending on this process, African boxing federations should enhance their administration and organisational structures to seek investment and support, empowering their athletes to compete on equal footing with their global counterparts.

???April: Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month ?? April holds special significance for us as it marks Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. During this time, we honor the strength and resilience of individuals who have encountered limb loss or limb differences. Regardless of gender, race, age, location, or socioeconomic status, limb loss impacts every facet of life, from physical capabilities to mental well-being. It's a moment to spotlight the hurdles faced and the triumphs achieved by members of our community. ??♂? As members of the Gaza Sunbirds, we are dedicated to supporting, advocating, and educating others to ensure equitable opportunities and resources for all affected by limb loss. Our aim is to illuminate the thriving community of individuals with limb differences. We want to make it known to the world that we are seen and heard. Together, we work towards amplifying our voices on the global stage, demonstrating that awareness and support transcend boundaries of background or location Join us in this by signing our petition: https://lnkd.in/eV5YzZ4m ?? Together, we can bring more opportunities to our community and show the world the power of resilience and unity. Let's ride towards a future where everyone feels seen and heard. #LimbLossAwareness #disabilityawareness #mobilityjustice #LimbDifference #LetThemRide #GazaSunbirds #motivation #UpliftOneAnother #weallbelong #Sportsforall #paraathlete #paracycling #paralympics #paris2024 #educate #agentsofchange

This is history in the making. Cindy Ngamba just became the first athlete from the Refugee Olympic team to take a medal. Having had the honor of working with women who are refugees or internally displaced at a few different points in my career, it is amazing and not at all surprising to see this. Refugee women are strong, resilient, compassionate, and resourceful. With the growing amount of displacement due to climate change disaster, conflict, famine, political upheaval and the rise of authoritarian governments we need to be constantly thinking through how to ensure that women refugees are included as co-designers and co-decision-makers in global development programs in each country. They know how to surmount difficult obstacles to achieve their objectives. https://lnkd.in/eguAXMem