Interview

Al-Shams Women's FC playing in the Shamshal Valley

How a women’s football club is breaking boundaries in Pakistan: Al-Shams women’s FC

Al-Shams Women’s Football Club is located in the scenic and breathtaking Shimshal Valley, one of the most remote areas within a remote area, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan near the Chinese border. Varying reports state that the literacy rate in the region is approximately 80-90%, which is in stark contrast to the national average of Pakistan, at …

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Asif Ejaz, UAE cricket physiotherapist, with Wasim Akram

Asif Ejaz: Physiotherapy with the Emirates, Afghanistan and Pakistan Cricket Board(s)

Upon arriving at the ICC Academy, the headquarters of UAE Cricket, Shahzada Asif Ejaz, is saying goodbye to his final patient before lunch, United Arab Emirates opening batsman, Chirag Suri. He welcomes me to the RU Active Sports Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre, one of the leading sports physiotherapy clinics in the UAE located inside the …

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High Jumping in Kiribati: Lataisi Mwea

Lataisi Mwea is from Tarawa, one of the many atolls that make up the Gilbert Islands, which are a part of the nation of Kiribati. Like most countries in the world, Kiribati is no stranger to climate change. In fact, it is one of the many Pacific Island countries that are extremely vulnerable to the …

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Pakistan’s rock climbing maestro: Mushahid Shah

Mushahid Shah is one of the top speed climbers in Pakistan. With minimal facilities in the country, climbing can be difficult, however, Mushahid is optimistic that climbing will grow in the country and the region. We chatted with Mushahid recently, to talk about his career and all things climbing in Pakistan. Zushan Hashmi: Tell me …

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Wassim Rafihi: Becoming the first Lebanese coach in the AFL

Wassim Rafihi is a passionate AFL (Australian Football League) lover and coach, who embraces all the opportunities of what the AFL offers. He was born in Lebanon in the mid-1970s and came to Australia when he was almost two years old with his mum and dad, fleeing the war in Lebanon for a better life …

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Questions on sport with Bilal Ali of Kashmir the band

Bilal Ali is the vocalist of Kashmir, a band hailing from Karachi, Pakistan. They were the winners of the 2nd season of Pepsi Battle of the Bands. The band continues to mesmerise their fans with their distinct alternative/indie rock sound. While Bilal’s well known for his talent in music, we chat to him here about …

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The Brazilian Pro-Climbing Couple: Patricia Antunes & Jean Ouriques

Climbing is becoming more popular in Brazil, every year. Since 2014, we’re seeing it grow significantly, but most of the people here like to climb outdoors on the rocks, as competitions require lots of dedication and exhaustive training regimes. We caught up with two of the finest professional climbers in Brazil, Patricia Antunes and …

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Chatting with Pakistani womens fast bowler: Aiman Anwar

As women’s sport grows around the world, so does women’s cricket including in places such as Pakistan. We chatted with Pakistani fast bowler, Aiman Anwar, who was inspired by her idol, the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, along with the persistence of her brother, to take up the sport. She has represented the …

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In conversation with former League One CB: Netan Sansara

Former League One Center-back Netan Sansara says ‘Racism is not the actual reason for the lack of British Asians in football‘ British Asian’s represent over 5% of the UK’s population. Yet, from the 500 squad players in the English Premier League, only 1 has any British Asian roots. That’s 0.2% of the players in the …

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