INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Oday Al-Khozai: “I am proud to work as a coordinator of the Peace and Sport’s Live Together Program”

Oday Al-Khozai: “I am proud to work as a coordinator of the Peace and Sport’s Live Together Program”

Oday Al-Khozai, is 27 years old and comes from the city of Jerash in Jordan. He graduated from the University of Jordan with a specialization in Sport and Physical Education. Beside his studies, he played in the Jordanian Table Tennis National Team for several years. In 2010 he won the Kingdom Championship and in 2011 the Arab Championship in Lebanon. Convinced by the power of sport he joined the Live Together Program as coordinator in 2019 to share his knowledge with the refugees.

Joël Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport: “Sport breaks down inherited prejudices and creates lasting bonds of friendship between individuals and peoples.”

Joël Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport: “Sport breaks down inherited prejudices and creates lasting bonds of friendship between individuals and peoples.”

From the age of 17, I took part in Franco-German sports exchanges, which have profoundly changed me. The two world wars had bruised many people in their bodies and hearts, and people still bore the scars of war. 

Thus, my two grandfathers continued to maintain a form of hostility towards the German population, which influenced my perceptions. During these camps, sharing sport allowed me to build strong friendships with young German athletes that still carry on today.