Episode 68: From Olympian to Global Game-Changer: Tracy Evans Brings Pickleball to Rwanda & Cambodia

02/10/2025 30 min Temporada 1 Episodio 68

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Three-time Olympian and national champion in freestyle skiing, Tracy Evans, has always been a trailblazer both in sport and in life. After revolutionizing aerial skiing with groundbreaking jumps, she turned her passion toward creating impact off the slopes by founding Kids Play International, a nonprofit promoting gender equality and education through sport in post genocide communities.In this episode, Tracy shares how her program has transformed lives, with 90 percent of children involved going on to pursue higher education. Now she is introducing pickleball to Rwanda and Cambodia, leveraging the sport’s accessibility, inclusivity, and social nature to continue breaking down barriers. Kids Play International is raising funds to build new pickleball courts in Cambodia, expanding opportunities for kids around the world to play, learn, and thrive. Subscribe to our page to stay updated with latest episodes :)

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