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“Sport has the power to change the world.”   This Mandela Day, we share with you the powerful words spoken by the first Patron of Laureus, Nelson Mandela at the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards in 2000.   The event – and his words - marked the birth of a movement which has worked to celebrate the power of sport ever since. Today, his words resonate more than ever and Laureus Sport for Good continues to be guided by them. #SportForGood | #MandelaDay

"There’s a feeling you only get in sports - it gives me the feeling that I’m alive. I’m a refugee and far away from home, but I’m doing what I love.” The words of Mohammad Amin Alsalami, a member of the International Olympic Committee – IOC Refugee Olympic Team who will compete in the long jump at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It is the third consecutive Olympic Games, a IOC Refugee Olympic Team will be a part of, with 37 athletes, living in 15 countries, set to compete in 12 different sports. It is the largest team yet. The first team of 10 athletes and the creation of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team prior to Rio 2016 were honoured with the Laureus Sporting Inspiration Award at the 2017 Laureus World Sports Awards, and the team continues to prove the power of sport and send a message of hope, belonging, and inclusion. #SportForGood | #Paris2024 | #RefugeeOlympicTeam

Are you a brand making a positive impact in sport? 🙌   Now in its fourth year, the Laureus Sport for Good Index celebrates brands having a meaningful societal or environmental impact on the sports industry. If you believe the work you're doing in sport is having a measurable, positive impact we would love to hear more about it - nominate your organisation by August 18th at the link below for the chance to join the prestigious alumni of Index brands in 2024. Click here: https://lnkd.in/gCGdyynC #sportforgoodindex | SportsPro

A special moment as Cyprian Nelson performs the coin toss for the Gentlemen’s Singles Final at Wimbledon, representing Laureus-supported programme Carney's Community 🤩 Carney's Community helps young people develop skills, discipline and self-respect through boxing, mentoring, youth club activities and social enterprise schemes. #SportForGood | #Wimbledon

Recently, Laureus Sport for Good were the proud community partner of 'A Sport Named Solutions' event.   Over 150 attendees came together for an evening co-organised by Fondation de France Asia, Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, Asia Society Hong Kong Center and supported by Societe Generale. Laureus Sport for Good hosted a dynamic panel discussion, unpacking the synergies between sports, marketing, and community engagement. The conversation uncovered innovative ways to leverage athletics to bridge societal divides.   The evening also featured the first official Asia screening of the Cannes Film Festival selection "XXI - A Sport Named Solutions" by David Blough. A powerful documentary exploring how sport can be a catalyst for unity and inclusion.

“You almost forget how to lose.” In 1984, Laureus Academy Member Martina Navratilova had a near-perfect season. The Streak saw her win 74 successive matches, which included a third straight Wimbledon title. From packing 27 shirts for a tournament to having a game that no-one could match, click the link in our bio to read Martina’s own words on tennis' greatest winning streak. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/eVmxb4h2

Happy Olympic Day from all at Laureus! #LetsMove #OlympicDay

This #WorldRefugeeDay, we're reflecting on our partnership with the Integration of Ukrainian Refugees Through Sport programme, teaming up to help Ukrainians integrate in Poland and Romania through sport, play and movement. IURTS provides school materials involving play and physical activity to encourage interaction and providing safe spaces. So far, the programme has supported 62 schools in ten cities in Poland and Romania, reaching more than 10,000 local and Ukrainian children. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ePZhv7q2 #IURTS #SportForGood

H&M Move 🤝 Laureus Sport for Good We're proud to continue our work with H&M Move on the expansion of its Move Together programme through a two-year collaboration in Paris. Building on the strength our partnership in Italy, Laureus will work with H&M Move to support PARIS BASKET 18 and Fútbol Más France, strengthening the wider Sport for Good City Paris initiative. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ezjqC45F #SportForGood #HMMove #MoveTogetherHoweverYouMove

A huge congratulations and thank you to the individuals who took part in the CBRE EMEA Pyrenees Challenge 2024 in support of Laureus Sport for Good. Over 60 riders tackled some of the most iconic and challenging climbs in the Pyrenees, with 8,500km of elevation across 600km, and their fundraising efforts will help to continue to transform young people's lives all over the world using the power of sport. #SportForGood | CBRE UK