Breaking Barriers - Kirsty Coventry and the Future of Global Sports Leadership
In this landmark episode of the Africa Sports Report Podcast, host Leslie Koroma Sr. is joined by a distinguished panel—Mary Onyali, Moonira Ramathula, and Dr. Abdul Rahman Lamin—to reflect on the historic election of Kirsty Coventry as the first African and first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Together, they explore the transformative impact of her leadership on African representation in global sports governance, the empowerment of women and youth through sport, and the urgent need for investment in infrastructure, innovation, and inclusive policy frameworks. The panel delves into topics such as athlete mental health, post-career transitions, the role of mentorship, and the power of intergenerational and cross-sector collaboration to drive lasting change. With passion and insight, the conversation highlights Coventry’s presidency as a turning point—an opportunity to reimagine the future of sports leadership across Africa and the world.
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Board Certfied Sports Medicine Expert Dr. Derek Ochiai Talks Sports Injuries and Joel Embiid
The Africa Sports Report Podcast is back for its 7th season, bringing you hard-hitting stories, expert insights, and in-depth conversations from the world of sports! This season introduces a brand-new segment, "Game on the Line", where we break down the high-stakes moments that define athletes, teams, and careers.In our season premiere, we sit down with Dr. Derek Ochiai, a board-certified sports medicine expert, to discuss the ongoing injury battle of NBA superstar Joel Embiid. We dive into the complexities of meniscus surgery recovery, the risks of playing through discomfort, and what this means for the Philadelphia 76ers' championship aspirations.
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Sebina Noreen-Malik Talks Sports & Entertainment Law in the Middle East and Africa and Globally
🎙️ Join host Leslie Koroma Sr. and special guest Sebina Noreen-Malik as they explore the complex legal landscape of sports and entertainment in Africa and the Middle East in the latest episode of the "Africa Sports Report Podcast." 🎧 Listen now on iHeart Radio, Amazon, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and anywhere you enjoy your favorite podcasts.
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ANALYZING AFRICA'S PERFORMANCE AT THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES
Host Leslie Koroma Sr. and guests Sandrine Nzeukou of Playbook and Sudesh Singh of Supersports dive deep into Africa's journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics a they discuss Africa's Performance at the Games and Future of the Continent in Global Sports
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FRANCE BASED FORMER WORLD CHAMPION EUNICE BARBER TALKS ENTREPRENEURSHIP & THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
Olympian, World Champion Heptathlete, Founder & CEO Ufumu Sportswear a passionate sports business advocate Eunice Barber talks to the host of the Africa Sports Report Podcast about transforming the Sports Industry in Africa, empowering Africans to step up into the business of sports as they learn from best practices around the world and also about the build up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games which hits close to home as a former Olympian for France herself.
The Africa Sports Report is a weekly Magazine Radio Program that addresses and discusses relevant and cutting edge topics and issues that deals with sports and its relevance within and outside of Africa and its diaspora communities around the world.
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