Sport can offer better than the individual performance, it can help achieve a collective and social target; in a way, I consider it a normal pay back to the community for all the good things sport brought to me. Now, day after day, through Peace and Sport, I feel the strength of sport and how much it can change the mentalities and habits. Contributing to peace is the most beautiful fight sport can offer. And this fight, we need to win it together.

My personal story and upbringing, a common denominator with many of my professional peers and Champions for Peace, is the driving force behind my endless quest for peace and economic empowerment for the vulnerable. I know that many other professional athletes share my vision and are looking for opportunities to be active participants in social change. Peace and Sport USA will expand our global network and provide tangible opportunities for athletes to get involved as we continue our ongoing efforts in building sustainable peace through sport.