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“Sport allows us to engage in dialogue and to build bridges, and it may even have the capacity to reshape international relations. The Olympic Games embody perfectly this universal mission.”
“Even an unsuccessful Olympic bid can be the source of change within a city if organizers adhere to their vision.”
“As African economies boom and businesses are created, one of the big questions this growth raises is that of third-level education: how can Africa develop a knowledge infrastructure to rival that of the west, a sort of Harvard University in Africa?”
“It is my firm belief that action on the issues that matter for Africa must emerge from within Africa itself.”
“Sporting achievements bestow a sense of unification on the cultures and societies in which they take place and create an outpouring of nationalism and pride.”
“Sport is one of the few spaces where people can learn about different cultures in a spirit of trust and friendship.”
“Sport is and should remain a great school of life that supports young people in their personal development. It teaches respect for others and also for oneself.”