I came as a refugee to Australia from Afghanistan in 2015.I started kickboxing to make my dreams true. In 2018 represented Australia at World kickboxing championship and I got the honor of holding Australian flag in opening ceremony, which makes me happy and proud.
Tirill Nanett from the Norwegian national Team and a part of the Zaatari coaching team:Kickboxing is an arena where I can express myself as a complete human being physically, mentally and spiritually.Some of the most meaningful moments in kickboxing were when I have had the opportunity to help others. Whether it has been to be there for a friend in my team going through times, helping a teenager developing personal and kickboxing skills, or teaching self defense to women in the Syrian refugee camp, Zaatari, the small moments when I have been lucky to do something helpful for others has made a big impact on my life.
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April is a day to focus on having and wanting a better world where we understand each other, we appreciate each other and we are tolerant and more understanding of the wonderful opportunities our different perspectives brings to the colorful world.We also recognize the role that sport and physical activity plays in communities and in people’s lives across the world.
Local community of the town Lazarevac in Serbia encourages kickboxing clubs to gather as much children as possible and offer them quality activities during their spare time. Programs defined by professionals and licensed coaches are fighting against obesity and developmental deformities.
Inclusion as much girls as possible to get into kickboxing trainings as the way of the empowerment young girls to start and stay in sport.
Traditional gender roles in the local communities define the lifes of girls who are afraid to put the sport at the highest position in the priority life list.
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