Sports Visitor Program

Program Spotlight

Sports Diplomacy: Kazakhstan Boxing Diplomacy

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When we box , we don't think about anything else.  We forget our problems,
 
[Sound of punching]
 
we only concentrate on our opponent and on training.
 
[Sound of bell ringing and punching]
 
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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[Sound of punching]
 
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.
 
[Sound of punching]
 
Boxing makes me happy. I'm becoming happy and strong.
 
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