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Coco Gauff Champions Equality as US Athletes Speak Up
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Coco Gauff Champions Equality as US Athletes Speak Up

Tennis star Coco Gauff is using her global platform to call for peace and equality in America, inspired by her grandmother's civil rights legacy. A growing chorus of US athletes are speaking out with compassion during divisive times.

BBC Sport2 min read
Ukrainian Athlete Fights Ban Over War Memorial Helmet
Community HeroesFeb 13

Ukrainian Athlete Fights Ban Over War Memorial Helmet

Olympic skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is appealing his disqualification after wearing a helmet honoring 20+ Ukrainian athletes killed in war. His fight has sparked global support from fellow Olympians and political leaders.

DW News2 min read
Ukrainian Athletes Unite Behind Banned Memorial Helmet
SportsFeb 11

Ukrainian Athletes Unite Behind Banned Memorial Helmet

When Olympic officials banned a skeleton racer's tribute helmet honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes, his teammates found creative ways to show support. Their quiet acts of solidarity are making a powerful statement at the Milan Cortina Games.

Stuff NZ2 min read
21,000 Athletes Push Olympics to Drop Fossil Fuel Sponsors
Community HeroesFeb 4

21,000 Athletes Push Olympics to Drop Fossil Fuel Sponsors

A Norwegian skier just delivered 21,000 signatures to Olympic officials asking them to end fossil fuel sponsorships in winter sports. As winters grow shorter and snow disappears, athletes are demanding change before the 2026 Games.

Fast Company3 min read
NFL Player's Fine Sparks $11K+ Charity Drive for Gaza
Community HeroesJan 22

NFL Player's Fine Sparks $11K+ Charity Drive for Gaza

When Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair got fined $11,593 for wearing "Stop the Genocide" on his nose tape, the Muslim community turned his penalty into a fundraising goal. Now they're matching that amount in charitable donations to help those suffering in Gaza and Sudan.

Al Jazeera English2 min read