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The Long Game: Sports Stories of Courage and Conviction

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On The Long Game, we highlight stories of courage and conviction on and off the field. From athletes who are breaking barriers for women and girls to a Syrian refugee swimmer who overcame the odds to compete at the Paralympics, The Long Game examines the power of sport to change the world for the better. The Long Game is hosted by Olympic medalist and change agent Ibtihaj Muhammad as she guides th... more

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Aliya Soomro was not yet ten years old when she heard that a boxing coach near her home was training young girls. Aliya lives in Lyari, a densely populated neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan known for gang violence and dangerous streets. When she hear... more

Eric Murangwa Eugene was a 19-year-old goalkeeper for Rwanda’s most beloved football team when the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsis began. On the first day of the genocide, soldiers came to Eric’s house, looking for enemies of the state. But ... more

Earlier this year, Ibtihaj Muhammad traveled to Morocco to meet with 18 young sports entrepreneurs living and working in North Africa. The program is called “My Sport, My Future,” and it’s run by an organization called TIBU Africa. TIBU was founded i... more

At first glance, the protests in Iran might not seem like a sports story. But in the lead up to the Qatar World Cup, there were calls to bar Iran from the tournament altogether, over the government’s treatment of women. Women in Iran have more rights... more

In 2015, Rebecca Rusch and Huyen Nguyen set out to bike 1,200 miles of the Ho Chi Minh Trail as strangers from once-opposing countries. They two cyclists navigated the infamous trail through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, carrying the weight of their p... more

When Michael Lahoud was 6 years old, he fled civil war in Sierra Leone and came to the United States. He felt scared and alone. But with help from his favorite sport—soccer—Lahoud was able to make friends, find a community, and earn a college scholar... more

Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries won her third gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics. But, for the first time, instead of singing along to “O Canada” during the medal ceremony, Kaillie belted out the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Kaillie left Tea... more

When Lina Khalifeh was young, all she wanted to do was play football with the boys in her neighborhood in Jordan. But the boys bullied her, and her family punished her for getting into fights. That’s when Lina’s mother signed her up to learn taekwond... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • So many inspiring stories

    I love hearing how these athletes see themselves and the world! This show debunks stereotypes and gives a space for these valuable voices to speak! Love this!keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guapa19
    United States4 years ago
  • What a great podcast!

    This is a really interesting look at a variety of athletes and the important activism they do off the field. And thank you Ibtihaj Muhammad!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoscowBureau
    United States4 years ago
  • Inspiring stories

    This podcast is a breath of fresh air. It makes sports fun, interesting and accessible even to someone like me who is not a sports fan! I particularly liked the Pakistan/cricket episode — truly amazing how sports can transcend entrenched political issues and bring people together. Gives me hope!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skibbereen16
    United States4 years ago
  • Great coverage but please represent your heritage

    Amazing storytelling however please stop anglicizing South Asian names - I’m sure no one would say “PACKistan” in Karachi but its not a good reason to assume the opposite. Keep the pronunciation Pak please (same goes for all the cast and team names) and keep the good coverage coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sven Jollea
    United States4 years ago
  • A different side to athletes

    Interesting format, more story than a traditional interview. Excited to see what athletes are featured next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MagicalSoul
    United States4 years ago
  • Great story

    Amazing storytelling. Just hard-hitting, meaningful stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zazzy podcasts
    United States4 years ago

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