Sports Visitor Program
Program Spotlight
Sports Diplomacy: Kazakhstan Boxing Diplomacy
When we box , we don't think about anything else. We forget our problems,
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we only concentrate on our opponent and on training.
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My name is Yermakhan. I am from Kazakhstan.
I'm 17 years old.
This trip was very important to us because I've learned a lot here.
Because some awesome professors have worked with us here.
They've taught you have to take action when you have a conflict with somebody.
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When I sleep, when I eat, when I wake up I'm always thinking about boxing.
My name is Adelya Dyussembayeva.
We are at the Ali Center.
I learned more about Muhammad Ali. What kind of man he was.
Good, kind, strong.
I really liked everything here. I'm so excited, I have goosebumps.
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Boxing makes me happy. I'm becoming happy and strong.
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