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This means accepting a global responsibility to use the power and reach of athletics to make a positive difference. </h2> <p> </p> <p>That's the driving force behind our landmark social responsibility programme, Athletics for a Better World (ABW), which harnesses the commitment and energy of the worldwide athletics family to inspire lasting change across all segments of the sport and the society that embraces it.</p> <p> </p> <p>Propelled by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and united under a common brand, the ABW platform promotes all World Athletics projects that seek to use athletics as a tool for social good. In recent years those have included:</p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="margin-left:36px">driving forward the <a href="https://www.worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/sustainability" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>World Athletics Sustainability Strategy</strong></a>, a 10-year plan designed to balance the economic, social and environmental impact of our sport and events to ensure we meet the needs of today’s generation without compromising the needs of future generations;</li> <li style="margin-left:36px">embed principles of sustainability into the delivery of all athletics events through the <a href="https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/sustainability/athletics-for-a-better-world-standard"><strong>Athletics for a Better World Standard</strong></a>, a certification that evaluates and measures an event’s achievement in environmental and social sustainable delivery and in delivering the event in alignment with the six pillars that frame our strategy.</li> <li style="margin-left:36px">the <a href="https://www.worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/air-quality" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>World Athletics Air Quality</strong></a> project, a broad research campaign to raise awareness about air pollution around the world and the impact it has on elite athletes, recreational runners and the spectators and fans that enjoy our events;</li> <li style="margin-left:36px">support for the world's only year-round <a href="https://www.worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/athlete-refugee-team" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Athlete Refugee Team</strong></span></a>, providing high level training and competitive opportunites to athletes who have fled violence, conflict and injustice at home; and</li> <li style="margin-left:36px">the development and promotion of a <strong><a href="https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/safeguarding">Safeguarding Policy</a></strong> that ensures all participants in our sport a safe and welcoming environment.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Social responsibility and sustainability are key elements of the World Athletics strategic vision that allow athletics to be seen as more than just 'another performance-driven sport' - but rather as something with much more to offer, a true vehicle through which to help build a better world. Through our events, campaigns and social responsibility programme partnerships, we are ready to activate a worldwide network of Area Associations, Member Federations, local organising committees, athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors and public institutions who believe in the values of our sport.</p> <p> </p> <p>Working closely with event organisers, World Athletics will provide the leadership so that our stakeholders can add value to their own work by concentrating the synergies of projects in the fields of health, environment, social inclusion and peace.</p> <p> </p> <h4><a style="color:#ff873c">Health</a></h4> <p>Mass athletics participation activities which contribute to creating a healthier, fitter society, especially for young people.</p> <p> </p> <h4><a style="color:#ff873c">Environment</a></h4> <p>A healthy environment is the foundation of a healthy society which underpins a resilient economy. Through its Athletics for a Better World Standard, World Athletics will develop, implement and promote event delivery practices that reduce environmental impact and increase social and local economic benefits, challenge some 'business as usual' practices.</p> <p> </p> <h4><a style="color:#ff873c">Social inclusion and athlete safety</a></h4> <p>We will promote events and programmes that bring people together to help overcome the challenges caused by social inequality and ensure that all participants do so in a safe environment.</p> <p> </p> <h4><a style="color:#ff873c">Peace</a></h4> <p>By working with external partners, we can ensure there is awareness and advocacy for using sport to bring peace to areas of conflict.</p></div></section><div style="width:100%;text-align:center"><div class="Ellipsis_ellipsis__35oEN"><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><section class="PersonalBest_beActiveContainer__WGmTC" data-name="beActive-container"><div 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new video, Olympians discuss impacts of climate change on sport ","body":"\u003ch3\u003e\u0026bull; \u003cem\u003eVideo release coincides with sport panel at UN Climate Change Conference\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u0026bull; \u003cem\u003eAthletics Kenya, supported by Minister of Sport, participates in COP29\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u0026bull; \u003cem\u003eSport\u0026rsquo;s youngest athletes share strong concerns about the climate crisis, latest World Athletics survey shows\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympians from across the sport of athletics sounded the climate change alarm in a new video released today to coincide with the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference which is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 'Becoming a Champion for a Better World: Athlete Messages for COP29', Olympians Eliza McCartney (NZL), Sam Mattis (USA), Ajla Del Ponte (SUI), Rhydian Cowley (AUS) and Elena Vallortigara (ITA) share personal experiences of how climate change has impacted their performance and training, explain what it means to champion for a better world and suggest ways that sport can contribute solutions to the climate crisis.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe athletes are part of \u0026lsquo;Champions for a Better World\u0026rsquo;, a group established by World Athletics in 2022 who are lending their voices to sustainability campaigning within the sport and encouraging their fellow athletes to collectively raise awareness about the threats posed by climate change.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lcM6xWAu1Hw\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Our athletes continue to speak clearly and passionately about the ways that the climate crisis is impacting their lives and their sport,\u0026rdquo; said World Athletics President Sebastian Coe. \u0026ldquo;They are also providing creative solutions.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The science is clear. We must continue to act on our athletes' concerns and use the influence we have as the world\u0026rsquo;s most universal sport to ensure a healthy environment, for the future of our sport and the future of our planet.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAthletics on the COP29 agenda\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video\u0026rsquo;s release coincided with \u0026lsquo;Sports for Climate Action: Playing to Win Against Climate Change\u0026rsquo;, a two-hour panel session held today (18) at COP29 that brought together ministers, athletes and sustainability practitioners from around the world to discuss actions and strategies to help sport address the climate crisis.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMattis and two-time Olympic champion David Rudisha participated on an athlete panel while Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for the Kenyan Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, also took part to highlight some of the ways that Athletics Kenya has involved the athletics community and their stakeholders to identify and scale climate solutions through their events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports recognises that despite being the least contributors to Green House Gas emissions and Climate change, Kenya is taking a leadership role on this critical global agenda,\u0026rdquo; Murkomen said. \u0026ldquo;We are happy with the work Athletics Kenya is doing on delivering on the UNFCCC commitment and the Government will continue to offer support.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, World Athletics signed on to The Sport for Climate Action Framework, a commitment to measure, reduce and offset its carbon emissions while advocating for climate action among its stakeholders. Later that year, Athletics Kenya became the first member federation to join World Athletics as a signatory and has quickly become one of our sport\u0026rsquo;s leading voices in the battle against climate change.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Since joining us as a signatory to the UN Sport for Climate Action Framework, Athletics Kenya has embedded sustainability and care for the environment into all its competitions,\u0026rdquo; said Coe. \u0026ldquo;Our Kenyan colleagues understand the important role that sport can have to combat climate change and have taken it to heart. The Cabinet Secretary\u0026rsquo;s participation at COP29 underscores that urgency.\u0026rdquo; \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletics Kenya President and World Athletics Vice President Jackson Tuwei, who is leading the Athletics Kenya delegation at COP29, said: \u0026ldquo;Climate change is affecting Kenya\u0026rsquo;s high performing and upcoming athletes, and the impact is felt during training and also at international competitions. Climate risk is real and is affecting sports in general and athletics in particular. Athletics is a top sport in Kenya and we are concerned, and so are other athletics nations. Taking action is now not optional for us. Seeking partnership like we have with UNEP and Stockholm Environment Institute to help further address this crisis in line with our commitment on Climate action is paramount.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClimate change concern high among younger athletes\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoinciding with COP29, World Athletics also released findings from its fourth annual survey that gauges the attitudes of elite athletes about environmental and social issues. This year\u0026rsquo;s was conducted at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, to focus on the concerns of our sport\u0026rsquo;s younger athletes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA survey of 141 athletes from 51 countries found that their concerns about the environment largely mirrored those of athletes who participated in previous World Athletics surveys conducted in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/athlete-survey-cop26-united-nations-climate-summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2021\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/athletes-share-serious-concerns-about-climate-crisis-world-athletics-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/climate-change-impact-world-athletics-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2023\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e. 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In fact, it is the beginning of life, because as a refugee you have a lot of fruits hanging in this world,\u0026rdquo; said Kipchoge. \u0026ldquo;Do not treat yourself less because you are refugees, we are all equal as human beings, we are all athletes.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe athletes sat with their pens and notebooks open, ready to jot down the nuggets of wisdom on the fundamentals of a successful life shared by the marathon great. They listened intently.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The whole world has recognised you as a country, are you happy?\u0026rdquo; Kipchoge asked.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe athletes responded with a resounding \u0026lsquo;yes\u0026rsquo; and clapped.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Being recognised means you are the best,\u0026rdquo; he added. \u0026ldquo;Have faith in yourself, in your school and your coaches. Have respect.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/670fc35c78395520e8d500d9.jpg\" alt=\"Eliud Kipchoge holds a class for refugee athletics team members in Kapsabet\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eEliud Kipchoge holds a class for refugee athletics team members in Kapsabet (\u0026copy; Michelle Katami)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seven student-athletes in attendance at the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex included Perina Nakang, Mfite-Umukiza Jules, Estherina Julius and Zinad Akulang, who are part of the World Athletics Athlete Refugee Team, and Peter Lotino Akileo, Peter Lopeyok Michael and James Lokibich, who are athletes sponsored by the school. Coaches were also present.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey looked at Kipchoge with admiration; meeting him was a dream. They were surprised and inspired by the simplicity and humility of Kipchoge, who was accompanied by his fellow athlete Jonathan Korir.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Finally, I have met him. He is somebody like me,\u0026rdquo; said Lopeyok Michael.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJules added: \u0026ldquo;I didn't expect that he could talk like he did. I thought he was a different person, but I realised that Kipchoge is a very good person. He is a parent; he is very encouraging.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a class, with Kipchoge writing out key points and explainers. The theme focused on empowering, inspiring and encouraging the athletes to take education and sports seriously.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marathon legend emphasised self-discipline, making firm decisions and being consistent, as well as building confidence \u0026ndash; all elements that provide a strong foundation in life.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;For me, it is very important because when you have education and talent, you can be somebody,\u0026rdquo; explained Lopeyok Michael.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day was not about how many Olympic medals or world records Kipchoge has achieved \u0026ndash; in fact, those did not feature at all. Instead, Kipchoge was keen on changing the mindset of the athletes and shifting their perspective on life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;In their faces I saw the future of the refugee team, I saw the future of their countries, I saw the future of sport\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;I am positive about the refugee team, they have a great future. In the whole world we have 206 countries participating in the Olympics, but we have plus one which is the Refugee Team, to make 207 countries \u0026ndash; they have a big opportunity to grab.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the reminder this team needed, having experienced extremely difficult and traumatic lives. But Kipchoge views their experience as the perfect springboard for mentorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;They are hard to mould and easy to mould at the same time,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;Hard to mould because they have passed through hard life but all in all they are easy to mould because they understand tough life more than anybody else. So, you bring that tough life to education and sport here in Kenya, they are ready to move in.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/670fc41fa50c7704dea0387c.jpg\" alt=\"Mentor Eliud Kipchoge runs alongside members of the refugee athletics team\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eMentor Eliud Kipchoge runs alongside members of the refugee athletics team (\u0026copy; Michelle Katami)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosing questions to each athlete about their plans, Kipchoge discovered that they all harbour the ambition of becoming a legend, just like the man in front of them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;To be like you, to succeed and help my family, respect others, to stay humble, respect my teammates, work on school assignments and work hard in athletics,\u0026rdquo; Julius answered.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;To focus on education, to love each other and share,\u0026rdquo; responded Lokibich.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe session was interactive and engaging. There were shared aspirations, along with moments of seriousness and laughter.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Do you want to be successful; own a car, a house, have money and a good life, or do you want to be a legend?\u0026rdquo; Kipchoge asked.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Aim to become the legends of the refugees \u0026ndash; being legendary is to make an impact on behalf of the refugees. It is a real success. But you have to study, train well and remain focused.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Being successful does not happen in one night. Success takes time. If you love your life and sports, avoid drugs. True champions are winning by their own sweat, blood and hard work,\u0026rdquo; he added.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The longer you are in sport, the more opportunities you secure. You must know what you want, and where you want to go in your education and athletics. You must fight for opportunities.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe athletes were accompanied by their head coach Janeth Jepkosgei, the 2007 world 800m champion, and two other coaches.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The mentorship session was important; these kids have been longing to meet Eliud,\u0026rdquo; said Jepkosgei. \u0026ldquo;The team will see their lives differently. They are motivated and encouraged and believe that education and athletics can change your life and community, and it's an inspiration for them.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiving a message to the coaches, Kipchoge said: \u0026ldquo;You have to develop cohesiveness; these athletes must be free to speak to you. You know how to mentor, nurture and make talent propel.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/670fc48ca50c7704dea0387f.jpg\" alt=\"Refugee athletics team members were left inspired after meeting mentor Eliud Kipchoge\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eRefugee athletics team members were left inspired after meeting mentor Eliud Kipchoge (\u0026copy; Michelle Katami)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen it was time for the athletes and coaches to ask Kipchoge some questions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;My dream to meet you has come true. You have told us to know ourselves and believe we can. In your career, have you ever hit a wall with no results, yet you trained well and wanted to give up?\u0026rdquo; Jules asked.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKipchoge replied: \u0026ldquo;The moment you perform, you have gone through challenges people do not know. I have been through a lot, but I keep pushing. You have to experience pain and frustrations so that you know how to handle success when it lands on you.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was also asked: \u0026ldquo;How do you feel when lining up with other champions, like (Kenenisa) Bekele?\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Treat yourself as the best one,\u0026rdquo; Kipchoge responded. \u0026ldquo;At the start, tell yourself you have trained better than everybody else and during exams tell yourself that you have studied more than everybody else. Compete with yourself.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKipchoge\u0026rsquo;s remarkable athletics career, which spans 22 years, is older than the refugee athletes he mentored, as they are aged between 17 and 21 years. By sharing his experience, Kipchoge reminded them that despite his athletics triumphs, he has navigated challenges and even inner turmoil.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;He has given me and the team a lot of advice, including that I have to respect myself, my coach, my teachers and my teammates. He has been through a lot of challenges in his career, but he did not give up. Even us, we have experienced a tough life, but we are holding on,\u0026rdquo; said Nakang, who competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMentorship is something that Kipchoge takes seriously. In 2023, he became mentor to the U20 World Athletics Athlete Refugee Team. Through this role, Kipchoge inspires the upcoming generation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I treat the U20 athletes as the next generation,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;I want to inspire them to run for the next 20-plus years because I want them to proceed beyond 2045, in the future promoting sport, competing for their countries, loving the sport, promoting education and bringing development and exposure to their countries.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 39-year-old, who holds five of the 11 fastest marathon times in history, has given a seal of approval to the \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/athlete-refugee-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWorld Athletics Athlete Refugee Team\u003c/a\u003e programme, which has been running since 2016.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It is a plus; a firm and positive decision by World Athletics,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;Let this project continue, let it flow. 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Athletics wins Organisation of the Year at BBC Green Sport Awards","body":"\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics was named Elite Organisation of the Year at the BBC Green Sport Awards in London on Monday (7), in recognition of its ambitious initiatives to encourage and demonstrate action on environmental and climate change issues over the past year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2022, the annual awards celebrate individuals and organisations from across the globe who are actively contributing to a more sustainable future through their sporting profile and practises.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics was credited for several initiatives, including the implementation of its \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/sustainability/athletics-for-a-better-world-standard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAthletics for a Better World Standard\u003c/a\u003e, a system that evaluates an event's environmental, social and local economic impacts and benefits that has been incorporated into the event bidding and licencing process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/champions-better-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChampions for a Better World\u003c/a\u003e programme, which provides platforms for athletes to speak out on their environmental and social concerns, was also noted for its impact since it was established in 2022. World Athletics' consistent spotlighting of climate issues and their impact on sport was also cited by the Awards\u0026rsquo; panel of judges.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u0026lsquo;Sport as an amplifying voice\u0026rsquo;\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking on the impact of the Athletics for a Better World Standard, which now requires events to consider environmental and social impacts in their planning and delivery, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: \u0026ldquo;Inclusion of sustainability metrics into our bidding criteria helps as a catalyst for change. In order to successfully bid for our events, it might actually demand greater focus on an event's environmental impact.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaboration, Coe said, is also a core component of the Standard.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Let us use sport as an amplifying voice. I will go to my grave fundamentally believing that sport is a key vehicle for change. It doesn't always happen quickly. It doesn't happen overnight. But I've rarely seen a sport go into any political, cultural or national environment that hasn't actually flicked the dial socially or politically.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoe thanked World Athletics Vice President and Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei, who was in London to participate in the annual General Assembly of signatories to the United Nations Sport for Climate Action Framework on Monday, for accepting the award on his behalf.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Jackson has quickly become one of our sport\u0026rsquo;s greatest sustainability champions. No athletics competitions take place in Kenya without sustainability initiatives playing a strong role.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletics Kenya was the first World Athletics member federation to become a signatory to the UN Sport for Climate Action Framework. World Athletics signed on to the framework in 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough its Green Sport Awards, BBC Sport aims to celebrate the good news - the athletes, former athletes and organisations working hard to enact and inspire change.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other nominees for \u0026lsquo;Elite Organisation of the Year\u0026rsquo; include the motorsport series Extreme E, organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and World Rugby.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCowley recognised for climate advocacy\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian race walker Rhydian Cowley, a bronze medallist in the marathon race walk mixed relay at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was named the Green \u0026lsquo;World Athlete of the Year', in recognition of his climate advocacy and promotion of environmental sustainability at both local and global levels.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowley, who is a member of the World Athletics Champions for a Better World programme, said: \u0026ldquo;Taking action on climate change is the best way to respond to its impacts, which are already affecting our lives and our sports - impacts that I have experienced first hand in competition and training.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Winning this Green Sports award helps me to feel like the route I've taken is making a valuable contribution and supports me to continue my own climate action journey,\u0026rdquo; Cowley continued. \u0026ldquo;In particular I'd like to note World Athletics and its Champions for a Better World programme for the way it has empowered voices within the sport of athletics since its creation. This has supported the Athletics for a Better World platform that has justifiably helped earn World Athletics the 2024 Elite Organisation Award.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowley is also active in \u003ca href=\"https://www.ecoathletes.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEcoAthletes\u003c/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sportsenvironmentalliance.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSports Environment Alliance\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://championsforearth.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChampions For Earth\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.highimpactathletes.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHigh Impact Athletes\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://frontrunners.org/EN/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrontRunners\u003c/a\u003e, all largely athlete-led groups working to promote and foster environmental awareness and action in their communities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","gatedContent":false,"standFirst":"World Athletics was named Elite Organisation of the Year at the BBC Green Sport Awards in London on Monday (7), in recognition of its ambitious initiatives to encourage and demonstrate action on environmental and climate change issues over the past year","standfirst":"World Athletics was named Elite Organisation of the Year at the BBC Green Sport Awards in London on Monday (7), in recognition of its ambitious initiatives to encourage and demonstrate action on environmental and climate change issues over the past year","liveFrom":"2024-10-08T08:22:44.436Z","contentId":"670446ad8441a3a827d595c2","backgroundColour":"#ffffff","seoDescription":"World Athletics was named Elite Organisation of the Year at the BBC Green Sport Awards in London on Monday (7), in recognition of its ambitious initiatives to encourage and demonstrate action on environmental and climate change issues over the past year","imageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzA0NDVlNzg0NDFhM2E4MjdkNTk1YmYuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjYyMCwid2lkdGgiOjI4MDAsImhlaWdodCI6OTk5fSwicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxNH19fQ==","campaignId":null,"relatedUrls":null,"slug":"organisation-of-the-year-bbc-green-sport-awards","featureImageId":null,"featureImageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzA0NDVlNzg0NDFhM2E4MjdkNTk1YmYuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjYyMCwid2lkdGgiOjI4MDAsImhlaWdodCI6OTk5fSwicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxNH19fQ==","hideOnTheMainSite":false,"seoTitle":"World Athletics was named Elite Organisation of the Year at the BBC Green Sport Awards in London on Monday (7), in recognition of its ambitious initiatives to encourage and demonstrate action on environmental and climate change issues over the past year","eventId":0,"blogUpdated":null,"liveBlog":false,"language":"en","contentModules":[],"relatedMedia":[{"type":"id","generated":false,"id":"NewMedia:670445f08441a3a827d595c0","typename":"NewMedia"}],"relatedCompetitions":null,"event":null,"relatedEventIds":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedEvents":[],"relatedCompetitors":[],"relatedCountryCodes":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedRegionCodes":{"type":"json","json":[]}},"NewArticle:6704ebd40655f397652439f6.relatedMinisitePages.0":{"slug":"athletics-better-world","__typename":"Page"},"NewMedia:670445f08441a3a827d595c0":{"id":"670445f08441a3a827d595c0","fileName":"670445e78441a3a827d595bf.jpg","__typename":"NewMedia"},"NewArticle:66fa853b2e7f6c949ce2413d":{"articleType":0,"urlSlug":"world-athletics-nominated-bbc-green-sport-awards-organisation-of-year","relatedMinisiteIds":{"type":"json","json":["614ae7f5443a96af63970f10"]},"relatedMinisitePages":[{"type":"id","generated":true,"id":"NewArticle:66fa853b2e7f6c949ce2413d.relatedMinisitePages.0","typename":"Page"}],"tags":{"type":"json","json":["sustainability"]},"__typename":"NewArticle","id":"66fa853b2e7f6c949ce2413d","title":"World Athletics nominated for BBC Green Sport Awards Organisation of the Year","body":"\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics is among the nominees for 'Elite Organisation of the Year' at this year's BBC Green Sport Awards.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2022, the annual awards celebrate individuals and organisations from across the globe who are actively contributing to a more sustainable future through their sporting profile and practises. Through its Green Sport Awards, BBC Sport aims to celebrate the good news - the athletes, former athletes and organisations working hard to enact and inspire change.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Elite Organisation of the Year' award recognises a professional or high-performance sports organisation or sporting body that is involved in the organisation or planning of competitive sport and has proactively demonstrated support for environmental and climate change issues in the past 12 months.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitiatives that landed World Athletics on the shortlist include the implementation of its Athletics for a Better World Standard, a system that evaluates an event's environmental, social and local economic impacts and benefits that has been incorporated into the event bidding and licencing process, and its Champions for a Better World programme, which invites athletes to speak out on environmental issues. World Athletics' consistent spotlighting of climate issues and their impact on sport was also cited for the nomination.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other nominees include the motorsport series Extreme E, organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and World Rugby.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian race walker Rhydian Cowley, a bronze medallist in the marathon race walk mixed relay at the Olympic Games this year, is a finalist in the 'World Athlete of the Year' category. Cowley, who is a member of the World Athletics Champions for a Better World programme, was nominated for his climate advocacy and promotion of environmental sustainability at both local and global levels.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full list of BBC Green Sport Awards nominees is \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cy0glpg38xko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinners will be announced live on stage at the BBC Radio Theatre in London on Monday 7 October, on the eve of the annual Sport Positive Summit, which kicks off on 8 October at the Kia Oval.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately, World Athletics was also shortlisted for the 'Transformation Award' at the inaugural Sport Positive Awards, which will be announced on 8 October at the Kia Oval in London.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics Vice President and Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei was also nominated in the 'Regional Leader - Africa' category. 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But beyond being teammates, they were friends who supported one another throughout their adventure in Peru\u0026rsquo;s capital.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience in Lima wasn\u0026rsquo;t just about improving their personal bests, which all three did, but also about sharing a human experience with other athletes, exploring the city, and witnessing the ocean for the first time in their lives.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s so big! Is that a ship over there?\u0026rdquo; Lochauluka asked in awe, gazing from the cliffs at surfers who looked like tiny dots. \u0026ldquo;What are they doing? Is that surfing? Oh yes, I\u0026rsquo;ve seen that in movies,\u0026rdquo; he added.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66f58233990579f58018255c.jpg\" alt=\"Zinad Joseph and Lokoro Dario see the ocean for the first time\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eZinad Joseph and Lokoro Dario see the ocean for the first time\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their journey in Lima, they often held hands when they were impressed by something or when they feared one of them might get lost in the big city. Their bond had grown through hours of training together before and after their classes in Kakuma.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team had two coaches: Arcade Arakaza from Burundi, who also resides in the Kakuma camp, and Kenyan 2007 world champion and 2008 Olympic silver medallist Janeth Jepkosgei, who joined this mission to pass on her invaluable experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArakaza, 40, eagerly captured the visit on his mobile phone, where he also kept all the stats for his athletes. \u0026ldquo;Look at this! Thirty seconds faster than in Kakuma. This is incredible progress!\u0026rdquo; he exclaimed with a bright smile. Reflecting on his own journey since fleeing Burundi, he added: \u0026ldquo;After so many years on the move, I\u0026rsquo;ve learned to appreciate the present and not worry too much about what\u0026rsquo;s next.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66f583d2cd5cd268be55d19e.JPG\" alt=\"Coaches Arcade Arakaza and Janeth Jepkosgei with athletes Zinad Joseph, Lokoro Dario and James Lomoi Lochauluka\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eCoaches Arcade Arakaza and Janeth Jepkosgei with athletes Zinad Joseph, Lokoro Dario and James Lomoi Lochauluka (\u0026copy; Bernard Rotich)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying them on their tour of Lima were Alice Annibali, World Athletics\u0026rsquo; Community Relations \u0026amp; Public Affairs Senior Manager; representatives from the UNHCR; Barbara Moser Mercer, coordinator of the African Higher Education in Emergencies Network; and two journalists from the World Athletics Media Development Programme.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir first stop was the Gran Hotel Bolivar, a national monument located on Plaza San Martin, once frequented by famous guests like Ernest Hemingway and Charles de Gaulle. Lochauluka was excited to recognise the Amazon River on an old map of Peru, a topic he had studied in class. A 1930s Ford T also caught their attention.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile exploring Lima\u0026rsquo;s historic centre, and after trying churros for the first time, they marvelled at the intricate 1600s balconies and visited the San Francisco Convent and Catacombs Museum, where they learned about the intersections of religion, art, commerce, and the afterlife during colonial times.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a lunch tasting some of Peru\u0026rsquo;s diverse dishes, their next destination was the Parque del Amor, situated on the cliffs of Costa Verde, offering an unforgettable view of the ocean.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the journey, the young athletes showed an eagerness to learn a few words in Spanish, pronouncing \u0026lsquo;gracias\u0026rsquo; almost perfectly. They also practised their English, particularly when conversing with fellow athletes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s really hot where we come from, and it\u0026rsquo;s challenging for us to train three times a day. We only get mornings and evenings to train. We spoke about this with runners from Jamaica and Australia. It was very interesting,\u0026rdquo; said Lochauluka, a big Manchester United football fan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66f58151cd5cd268be55d197.jpg\" alt=\"Members of the Athlete Refugee Team with local children and Laura Almirall of UNHCR in Lima\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eMembers of the Athlete Refugee Team with local children and Laura Almirall of UNHCR in Lima (\u0026copy; Andrea Swayne \u0026amp; Emily Alvarez)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next day, they met with local children and other refugees at the sports complex Complejo Deportivo N\u0026deg;1 in Chorrillos, where they were greeted with \u0026ldquo;karibu\u0026rdquo;, Swahili for \u0026ldquo;welcome\u0026rdquo;. In coordination with the Peruvian Athletics Federation, many local children \u0026ndash; including some Venezuelan refugees hosted in the country \u0026ndash; participated in fun activities that emphasised the value of resilience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCombining sport and education to save lives\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration between World Athletics, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the African Higher Education in Emergencies Network (AHEEN) enabled Joseph, Lochauluka and Dario, along with their coach Arakaza, to compete at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima after a three-year journey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66f5819ecd5cd268be55d19a.jpg\" alt=\"ART members James Lomoi Lochauluka, Zinad Joseph and Lokoro Dario in Lima\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eART members James Lomoi Lochauluka, Zinad Joseph and Lokoro Dario in Lima (\u0026copy; Andrea Swayne \u0026amp; Emily Alvarez)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnibali, Senior Manager of Athletics for a Better World, elaborated on the connection between UNHCR\u0026rsquo;s Refugee Programme and World Athletics: \u0026ldquo;Sport serves as a pathway for refugees to find meaning, belonging and hope, offering them opportunities like scholarships. We all know that sport has the power to heal. Through our programme, we also provide education, so even if the athletes don\u0026rsquo;t win medals, they can become PE teachers, coaches, or pursue other opportunities that offer hope.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This event in Lima is the first we\u0026rsquo;ve held for the U20 team under our programme. The coaches have been trained by World Athletics, and I believe it has helped the athletes realise the vast opportunities available to them. This experience also contributes to healing scars, restoring dignity, and helping them feel like human beings,\u0026rdquo; she added.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66f58294990579f58018255f.jpg\" alt=\"The Athlete Refugee Team leads a warm-up session at the Complejo Deportivo N\u0026deg;1 in Chorrillos\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eThe Athlete Refugee Team leads a warm-up session at the Complejo Deportivo N\u0026deg;1 in Chorrillos (\u0026copy; Andrea Swayne \u0026amp; Emily Alvarez)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66f582cc990579f580182562.jpg\" alt=\"The Athlete Refugee Team leads a warm-up session at the Complejo Deportivo N\u0026deg;1 in Chorrillos\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnibali hopes other sports will join World Athletics in providing opportunities for refugees: \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s tough for refugees to compete. Sometimes, even if they win, they aren\u0026rsquo;t allowed on the podium. But now, members of the World Athletics Athlete Refugee Team (ART) know they are part of a \u0026ldquo;country\u0026rdquo;, just like any other team. We\u0026rsquo;ve given them a country to represent, and we\u0026rsquo;ll always support them whenever possible.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Almirall, UNHCR representative in Peru, echoed these sentiments. \u0026ldquo;For years, UNHCR has supported sport initiatives because we\u0026rsquo;ve seen its positive effects on physical and mental health,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Sport also fosters friendships and breaks down stigmas. Globally, we\u0026rsquo;ve seen that while it\u0026rsquo;s difficult to address issues like racism and xenophobia directly, sport brings together people from different nationalities, fostering teamwork and companionship.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercer-Moser, coordinator of the AHEEN Refugee and Displaced Persons Pathway, explained: \u0026ldquo;Education is critical for athletes. To become a great athlete, you need to further your education. In this programme, these athletes attend refugee schools in the morning and train on a nearby track. They also receive nutrition support, and after school they have household responsibilities. On Saturdays, they attend a learning centre for online classes covering English, science and geography, with gym sessions beforehand to build strength and flexibility.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletics is not just about running, jumping or throwing \u0026ndash; it\u0026rsquo;s about so much more. The experience in Lima proves the transformative spirit of sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanessa Galvan (Venezuela) and Rodrigo D\u0026rsquo;Angelo (Argentina) of the Media Development Programme for World Athletics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","gatedContent":false,"standFirst":"The experience in Lima wasn’t just about improving personal bests, but also about sharing a human experience with other athletes, exploring the city, and witnessing the ocean for the first time","standfirst":"The experience in Lima wasn’t just about improving personal bests, but also about sharing a human experience with other athletes, exploring the city, and witnessing the ocean for the first time","liveFrom":"2024-09-26T15:58:12.571Z","contentId":"66f581c2cd5cd268be55d19d","backgroundColour":"#ffffff","seoDescription":"The experience in Lima wasn’t just about improving personal bests, but also about sharing a human experience with other athletes, exploring the city, and witnessing the ocean for the first time","imageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NmY1ODk5NDNiMjU3NGYyZjgzNjk4NzkuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjYzLCJ3aWR0aCI6MjgwMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo5OTl9LCJyZXNpemUiOnsid2lkdGgiOjIwMDAsImhlaWdodCI6NzE0fX19","campaignId":null,"relatedUrls":null,"slug":"athlete-refugee-team-world-athletics-u20-championships-lima-24","featureImageId":null,"featureImageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NmY1ODk5NDNiMjU3NGYyZjgzNjk4NzkuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjYzLCJ3aWR0aCI6MjgwMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo5OTl9LCJyZXNpemUiOnsid2lkdGgiOjIwMDAsImhlaWdodCI6NzE0fX19","hideOnTheMainSite":false,"seoTitle":"The experience in Lima wasn’t just about improving personal bests, but also about sharing a human experience with other athletes, exploring the city, and witnessing the ocean for the first time","eventId":8003,"blogUpdated":null,"liveBlog":false,"language":"en","contentModules":[],"relatedMedia":[{"type":"id","generated":false,"id":"NewMedia:66f5899a3b2574f2f836987a","typename":"NewMedia"}],"relatedCompetitions":null,"event":{"type":"id","generated":false,"id":"WAWEvent:8003","typename":"WAWEvent"},"relatedEventIds":{"type":"json","json":[8003]},"relatedEvents":[{"type":"id","generated":false,"id":"WAWEvent:8003","typename":"WAWEvent"}],"relatedCompetitors":[],"relatedCountryCodes":{"type":"json","json":["PER"]},"relatedRegionCodes":{"type":"json","json":["SAM"]}},"NewArticle:66f58494cd5cd268be55d1a1.relatedMinisitePages.0":{"slug":"athletics-better-world","__typename":"Page"},"NewMedia:66f5899a3b2574f2f836987a":{"id":"66f5899a3b2574f2f836987a","fileName":"66f589943b2574f2f8369879.jpg","__typename":"NewMedia"},"WAWEvent:8003":{"id":8003,"eventId_WA":7180313,"nameUrlSlug":"world-athletics-u20-championships-8003","subCategoryNameUrlSlug":"world-athletics-u20-championships","categoryCode":"WAS","endDate":"2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z","name":"World Athletics U20 Championships","countryName":"PERU","venue":"Lima","areaName":"SOUTH AMERICA","areaCode":"SAM","countryCode":"PER","indoorOutdoor":"Outdoor","categoryName":"World Athletics Series","page":{"type":"id","generated":true,"id":"$WAWEvent:8003.page","typename":"Page"},"__typename":"WAWEvent"},"$WAWEvent:8003.page":{"slug":"lima24","__typename":"Page"},"NewArticle:66db1939703e6a277fb9b91f":{"articleType":0,"urlSlug":"running-for-clean-air-launches-lagos","relatedMinisiteIds":{"type":"json","json":["614ae7f5443a96af63970f10"]},"relatedMinisitePages":[{"type":"id","generated":true,"id":"NewArticle:66db1939703e6a277fb9b91f.relatedMinisitePages.0","typename":"Page"}],"tags":{"type":"json","json":[]},"__typename":"NewArticle","id":"66db1939703e6a277fb9b91f","title":"Running for Clean Air launches in Lagos","body":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAugust 2024 marked the start of Running for Clean Air in Lagos. Nigeria\u0026rsquo;s largest city is the second location to host this \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/air-quality/running-for-clean-air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003einitiative\u003c/a\u003e, through which World Athletics activates local running communities in addressing urban air pollution.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe National Stadium Surulere hosted the official launch of Running for Clean Air, with more than 100 people attending to support the idea of exercising in clean environments. Local partner organisations came from different sectors, showcasing that multi-stakeholder cooperation is necessary if city-level change is to be achieved.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe local efforts in Lagos are being led by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the owner and organiser of the annual Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, and UrbanBetter, an advocacy platform for healthy urban environments. Additional support comes from the Lagos State Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, and National Institute for Sports.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66db1857703e6a277fb9b91c.jpg\" alt=\"The launch of Running for Clean Air in Lagos\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eThe launch of Running for Clean Air in Lagos\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAdvocating for cleaner air through hyperlocal data\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNational Stadium Surulere now hosts an air quality monitor which measures hyperlocal occurrence of air-polluting gases (CO2, CO, NO2, NO, O3), particulate matters (PM10, PM4, PM2.5, PM1), and climate-related data (temperature, humidity, dew point, wind direction, WBGT index). For the benefit of the local community, \u003ca href=\"https://kunakcloud.com/widgets/wa/wa3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ea widget\u003c/a\u003e has been created so that everyone can see the current conditions online.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;Clean air is an important precondition for runners to have a pleasant experience with our race,\u0026rdquo; says Ebidowei Oweifie, Chief Operating Officer at Nilayo Sports Management Limited. \u0026ldquo;We can\u0026rsquo;t fix it alone, but we hope that our marathon can serve as a platform for all local players to come together and advocate for a healthier environment.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWith Nilayo\u0026rsquo;s support, World Athletics will conduct dynamic monitoring during the Access Bank Lagos Marathon on 8 February 2025. This will result in a map of the marathon route that identifies polluted and heat-prone areas. \u0026ldquo;We plan to use this data to inform our decision about future alternations to the marathon route,\u0026rdquo; adds Oweifie.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProject ambassadors lead the local campaign\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTo amplify the campaign\u0026rsquo;s messages, 10 project ambassadors have been selected from the local community of runners. Their role is, among other things, to engage their communities on the topic and to lead monthly training sessions at the National Stadium.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66db175b703e6a277fb9b919.jpg\" alt=\"Running for Clean Air launches in Lagos\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eRunning for Clean Air launches in Lagos\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;Finding people committed to the cause was one of our priorities before we could even start the project, and I think we were very successful here. We hav\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ee a group of 10 runners, from a banker to a high school student, from a running beginner to an Olympic gold medallist (Enefiok Udo-Obong), and we re\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ely on them to get the message to as many people as possible,\" says Waziri Mainasara, Coordinator from UrbanBetter Lagos Cityzens Hub. \u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLagos is the second city to host the Running for Clean Air project. It follows Warsaw \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/air-quality-running-clean-air-warsaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ewhere the initiative was launched in March 2024\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRunning for Clean Air\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRunning for Clean Air is a World Athletics initiative, funded by the Clean Air Fund. Its objective is to address air pollution in urban areas. World Athletics cooperates with local stakeholders to measure hyper-local air quality and share the data in a large awareness campaign, using city marathons as the key platform to leverage existing running communities, spark positive transformations within cities, and increase awareness of air quality issues. 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The review was conducted by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sportecology.org/\"\u003eSport Ecology Group\u003c/a\u003e, an international group of researchers working in the sport and sustainability space, in collaboration with The Sustainability Report, an online publication tracking and sharing the latest in sport and sustainability news and analysis.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe report aimed to provide a quick and accessible reference point on progress toward environmental sustainability agendas since the last Olympiad and to identify opportunities for further development in the next four years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its recognition, the report highlighted several World Athletics' efforts and initiatives:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresident Sebastian Coe's strong and consistent messaging around climate change and the perils it poses for sport\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe launch of the Athletics for a Better World Standard, which has set a number of binding environmental, social and governance obligations into the event bidding and licensing process, and\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe organisation's use of a variety of platforms to address the consequences of climate change\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroad evaluation of sport and sustainability efforts\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the federations reviewed are not uniformly equipped to address the mounting burdens of climate change and the urgent need for mitigation, the report\u0026rsquo;s author said, some important strides have been made since a similar study was conducted in the lead-in to the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66fa63781e1ac20508ee9798.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"80%\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventeen of the 36 summer sport federations reviewed have adopted sustainability strategies, and 10 have a full-time staff person dedicated to working on this agenda. In just the three years since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (in summer 2021), 11 summer sports federations have joined the new Sports for Nature framework, and seven have signed onto the Sports for Climate Action framework, joining the 16 that were already signatories for a total of 23 signatories among the reviewed federations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"These high-level indicators signal considerable commitment by the highest levels of sport to address ongoing environmental crises,\" the report reads. \"This Olympic cycle was about federations joining the sustainability conversation. The next Olympic cycle will be about accelerating action.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics was one of three international federations whose efforts were highlighted.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Sailing was recognised for 'Best Project', celebrating its education initiative titled Sustainability Sessions, which began in 2023, and the International Hockey Federation for 'Most Improved', acknowledging the rapid development of its sustainability efforts in the three years since 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sport Ecology Group is a US-based non-profit with international membership, run by academics, aimed at driving sustainable change across the sports sector through research, teaching, and publicly accessible campaigns and events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sustainability Report is an online publication tracking and sharing the latest in sport and sustainability news through up-to-the- minute news stories, in-depth analysis, inspirational and actionable case studies, and interviews with the people striving to create a more sustainable sports industry.\u003c/p\u003e","gatedContent":false,"standFirst":"President Sebastian Coe’s consistent spotlighting of climate issues and their impacts on our sport earned World Athletics ‘Outstanding Leadership’ recognition for its environmental sustainability initiatives in a recent report charting the evolution of sustainability work by international sports federations.","standfirst":"President Sebastian Coe’s consistent spotlighting of climate issues and their impacts on our sport earned World Athletics ‘Outstanding Leadership’ recognition for its environmental sustainability initiatives in a recent report charting the evolution of sustainability work by international sports federations.","liveFrom":"2024-07-27T05:00:00.000Z","contentId":"66fa65bb1e1ac20508ee979c","backgroundColour":"#ffffff","seoDescription":"World Athletics earns ‘Outstanding Leadership’ recognition for its environmental 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air quality conditions bring people together for running in Warsaw","body":"\u003cp\u003eAs part of the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/air-quality/running-for-clean-air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRunning for Clean Air project\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, which launched \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/air-quality-running-clean-air-warsaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eearlier this year\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, World Athletics deployed an air quality sensor in Warsaw in April to measure the air quality and related weather factors that impact those exercising in the area.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir quality had become a key topic for local project partners who continuously try to educate people about its significance and impact on health and running performance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial data collected at Park Pole Mokotowskie revealed clean air in this green space which makes it an ideal place for running and exercising. The European Air Quality Index (AQI EU) levels for May and June stayed within the \u0026lsquo;fair\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;moderate\u0026rsquo; ranges, with one exception (14 June) when the index climbed up to 76, categorising the air as \u0026lsquo;poor\u0026rsquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/6696771a441c9cb0dd1e336a.jpeg\" alt=\"Air quality chart\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eThis calendar plot indicates the AQI EU for each day in June with the worst value of 76 in the red field on 14 June\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, with the arrival of summer and sunny days, temperatures are set to rise, bringing a different level of air pollution than in the cooler months and significant heat stress for runners.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst heat stress results\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn May, heat-related risk factors remained low, but by June, the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index started to indicate significant heat stress for those exercising in Pole Mokotowskie. WBGT is a comprehensive measure of heat stress based on different weather-related factors, such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation. June recorded nine days with WBGT warnings and one day (28 June) with a severe warning, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/document/6685266c5752572eb7112e87.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccording to the environmental report\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/669676e3441c9cb0dd1e3367.jpeg\" alt=\"Air quality chart\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eThe development of WBGT index over the period of one month\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s common to see both the AQI EU and WBGT rise as we enter summer, which matches our past measurements from other locations,\u0026rdquo; said Frederic Garrandes from the World Athletics Health and Science Department, who compiled the report. \u0026ldquo;July and August will likely bring even higher values.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne reason for this increase is that during summer, the AQI EU is largely influenced by ozone levels. Ozone is created by chemical reactions between primary pollutants, such as car exhaust fumes produced in the morning, in the presence of sunlight. This process peaks in the early afternoon after the exhaust fumes from morning rush hour had time to react in sunlight.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66967725441c9cb0dd1e336d.jpeg\" alt=\"Air quality chart\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eThe blue line shows aggregated data of ozone\u0026rsquo;s hourly evolution with a peak between 14:00 and 16:00. The red line shows NO2 and the green line NO\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnecting through awareness\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo engage with people and build a community around this topic, Running for Clean Air hosts regular monthly training sessions in the Park Pole Mokotowskie which are facilitated by leading Polish runners.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Talking about a challenging and a less known topic, such as clean air, becomes easier when you have already connected over a shared passion for running,\u0026rdquo; says Dariusz Nożyński, who led the runs and demonstrated stretching routines at each training session.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe programme of the training sessions differs slightly each month, depending on the number and physical level of people attending. Everyone is welcome to join.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Running for Clean Air project will continue in Warsaw until the end of September. Supported by the Warsaw Marathon Foundation, Polish Athletics, The City of Warsaw, and ASICS Poland, three more training sessions are scheduled, with dates available on the project\u0026rsquo;s website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/669658581b7e27889e4e512c.jpg\" alt=\"The Running for Clean Air training session in Pole Mokotowskie\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eThe Running for Clean Air training session in Pole Mokotowskie\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning for Clean Air\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning for Clean Air is a World Athletics initiative, funded by the Clean Air Fund. Its objective is to address air pollution in urban areas. World Athletics cooperates with local stakeholders to measure hyper-local air quality and share the data in a large awareness campaign, using city marathons as the key platform to leverage existing running communities, spark positive transformations within cities, and increase awareness of air quality issues. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/runnning-for-clean-air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the project website\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e to learn more.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","gatedContent":false,"standFirst":"As part of the Running for Clean Air project, World Athletics deployed an air quality sensor in Warsaw in April to measure the air quality and related weather factors that impact those exercising in the area.","standfirst":"As part of the Running for Clean Air project, World Athletics deployed an air quality sensor in Warsaw in April to measure the air quality and related weather factors that impact those exercising in the area.","liveFrom":"2024-07-16T13:42:02.886Z","contentId":"669678a8c55fbb2c98c5440e","backgroundColour":"#ffffff","seoDescription":"As part of the Running for Clean Air project, World Athletics deployed an air quality sensor in Warsaw in April to measure the air quality and related weather factors that impact those exercising in the area.","imageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2Njk2NTg1ODFiN2UyNzg4OWU0ZTUxMmMuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjc4Miwid2lkdGgiOjIxMDAsImhlaWdodCI6NzUwfSwicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxNH19fQ==","campaignId":null,"relatedUrls":null,"slug":"air-quality-running-warsaw","featureImageId":null,"featureImageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2Njk2NTg1ODFiN2UyNzg4OWU0ZTUxMmMuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjc4Miwid2lkdGgiOjIxMDAsImhlaWdodCI6NzUwfSwicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxNH19fQ==","hideOnTheMainSite":false,"seoTitle":"As part of the Running for Clean Air project, World Athletics deployed an air quality sensor in Warsaw in April to measure the air quality and related weather factors that impact those exercising in the area.","eventId":0,"blogUpdated":null,"liveBlog":false,"language":"en","contentModules":[],"relatedMedia":[{"type":"id","generated":false,"id":"NewMedia:6696585f1b7e27889e4e512d","typename":"NewMedia"}],"relatedCompetitions":null,"event":null,"relatedEventIds":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedEvents":[],"relatedCompetitors":[],"relatedCountryCodes":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedRegionCodes":{"type":"json","json":[]}},"NewArticle:669678aac55fbb2c98c5440f.relatedMinisitePages.0":{"slug":"athletics-better-world","__typename":"Page"},"NewMedia:6696585f1b7e27889e4e512d":{"id":"6696585f1b7e27889e4e512d","fileName":"669658581b7e27889e4e512c.jpg","__typename":"NewMedia"},"NewArticle:669517c54808fe83b57ae7a0":{"articleType":5,"urlSlug":"refugee-athlete-emmanuel-ntagunga-norway","relatedMinisiteIds":{"type":"json","json":["614ae7f5443a96af63970f10"]},"relatedMinisitePages":[{"type":"id","generated":true,"id":"NewArticle:669517c54808fe83b57ae7a0.relatedMinisitePages.0","typename":"Page"}],"tags":{"type":"json","json":["refugee_team"]},"__typename":"NewArticle","id":"669517c54808fe83b57ae7a0","title":"Refugee athlete Ntagunga on the right track after being resettled in Norway","body":"\u003cp\u003eWhen World Athletics athlete refugee team (ART) member Emmanuel Kiruhura Ntagunga found a new home in Norway, one of the first major adjustments he and his family faced was to the weather.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe move, which was facilitated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), took place in December last year when temperatures in Norway were -7C \u0026ndash; quite the contrast from the warm climes of Kenya, where Ntagunga had been living as a refugee for the previous nine years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was also the first time that they saw and touched snow, and, despite the cold, the children enjoyed playing with it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNtagunga and his family left Kenya just before Christmas, meaning his year ended on a high; just two months prior, the 29-year-old had been selected to compete at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, but 10 days before the competition he was informed that he was not able to travel because he was a refugee, so he missed out on competing at the global event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with the Norwegian Athletics Federation and the Norwegian Olympic Committee, World Athletics was able to find Ntangunga a local athletics club, coach and the medical support necessary. He is now registered at Sandnes Idrettslag in Sandnes, the home club of Olympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66952486ee0673ddc392f0c1.JPG\" alt=\"Emmanuel Kiruhura Ntagunga at his new athletics club\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eEmmanuel Kiruhura Ntagunga at his new athletics club\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Ntagunga has made new friends with whom he often meets up over the weekend to train with or go for a run. He and his wife are learning Norwegian, while his older children are enrolled in their new school. He feels accepted in his new community and, thanks to his friendly new neighbours, is enjoying Norwegian hospitality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026rsquo;s a clear example of sport being used as a factor of integration and giving someone a sense of belonging; of being \u0026lsquo;somebody\u0026rsquo; and not just a mere number.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNtagunga\u0026rsquo;s journey exemplifies the determination of many refugee athletes in similar positions, in following their passion for sport, despite the high challenges they face, forcibly displaced from their homes. It also shows the potential the of UNHCR and IOC collaborating with international federations such as World Athletics to support refugee athletes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the ART was created in 2016, one of the objectives was to give refugee athletes access to athletics. Since then, it has become increasingly clear that sport has contributed to the mental wellbeing of countless refugee athletes, especially those who have experienced trauma.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNtagunga was born in South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo where he developed running talent while herding cows and chasing calves. When war broke out in 2013, he fled in search of safety to Uganda where, for a year, he worked for a car wash and restaurant. Still struggling, he fled to Kenya and ended up in Nairobi where he worked as a barber and sold telephone covers and chargers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was during this period that he met Kenyan runners and developed a routine of his own, comprising some exercises in the morning, then going about his working day, followed by an easy run in the evening. \u0026ldquo;I felt freedom finding what I loved,\u0026rdquo; he says.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short while later, he participated in road races and athletics competitions which boosted his morale. One day, he found himself competing in the same race as refugee athletes from Tegla Loroupe\u0026rsquo;s Training Camp based in Ngong, and he finished third behind two Kenyan athletes. The performance opened a door, and after UNHCR verification about his refugee status, Ntagunga joined Loroupe\u0026rsquo;s camp and later became a recipient of the IOC Athlete Refugee Scholarship.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/66952472ee0673ddc392f0be.JPG\" alt=\"Emmanuel Kiruhura Ntagunga\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eEmmanuel Kiruhura Ntagunga\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023 the group moved to the Complete Sports Training Centre, Kaptagat, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Ntagunga adjusted well and it provided ideal conditions that allowed him to concentrate on the sport. He remained there until his resettlement to Norway.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Emmanuel is dedicated, positive and one that wants to integrate,\u0026rdquo; says his coach, Eric Toogood, who adds that working with Ntagunga is easy and their priority now is to find some good races. \u0026ldquo;I enjoy helping potential athletes that come from difficult backgrounds and have talent. It is unfortunate that usually when you hear of refugees, it is about problems, rarely positive stories.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This sport is so good that it will change the life of my whole family; this has been the key to a new life,\u0026rdquo; says Ntagunga. \u0026ldquo;This is an opportunity to use so that tomorrow is better.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I would like to thank the UNHCR, IOC, World Athletics, the Norwegian Athletics Federation, my club, and all those that have supported me and my family. 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