A Fighting Chance with Josh Hagen: Friba Rezayee

At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the world met Afghanistan's first female Olympian. Her name is Friba Rezayee, and she competed in Judo. In the fourth episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen had the opportunity to speak with Rezayee (not once, but twice). The discussion follows her journey with judo, the impact her participation in the Olympic Games had, her pursuit of education here in Canada, how that education empowered her and how education continues to empower Afghan girls even after the Taliban took over once again. Rezayee is the founder and executive director of Women Leaders of Tomorrow. The association is always looking for new teachers and mentors to work remotely with young girls in Afghanistan.

Click the link below if you are interested in supporting Friba and this amazing mouvement.
Link to Women Leaders of Tomorrow: https://womenleaders.ca/index.php/contact/

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Podcast Schedule:
September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball)
September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing)
September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo)
September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo)
September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating)
October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming)
October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo)
October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating)
October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo)
November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo)
November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running)
November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting)
November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo)
December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)