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The Nike-Changemakers Sport for a Better World Competition seeks leading innovations that use sport to improve community, accelerate development and drive social change. This collaborative competition will identify innovative and transformative ideas and accelerate their development, innovation and potential for global impact. |
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This summer China is holding the biggest, coolest coming out party for a developing country by hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Part of China’s rapid growth is because it is experiencing the largest peaceful migrant in human history - over 200 million Chinese (the equivalent of 2/3 of the US population) are moving from rural areas to cities in search of work and a brighter future. What difference can sport make? |
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For nine million refugee children, scoring a goal, making it to practice or helping a teammate won’t happen. But ninemillion.org is working to change that. They want to give refugee children a chance to play and they need your help. Go to ninemillion.org to learn about what you can do to make a difference. |
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“[Skateboarding] gives you discipline, patience, confidence and endurance to keep trying until you achieve your goal. Whether it’s obstacles in your life or sports, it helps you stay in the right frame of mind.” In a world where skateboarding just verges on being considered a sport, 22 year old, Paul Rodriguez is a legend in his own time. P-Rod, as he’s known, is one of the biggest names in skating and was deemed the “golden child” even before achieving Rookie-of-the-Year status in 2002. |
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“I really appreciate the support everyone has given me over the years & now I feel as though it is time I give support back.” Serena Williams, age 26, has achieved the kind of greatness most people only dream of. She’s won tennis championship after championship, Open after Open, award after award. She’s been a powerhouse on the court since age 9 and has been acclaimed as one of the best tennis players in history. But her greatness extends far beyond the court. |
