Freedom can look many different ways. For some, the chains that hold them down have nothing to do with hunger or physical suffering—the chains are lack of opportunity. Freedom, for them, would be the chance to make their life what they want it to be. And all they want is the chance to follow their dreams.
In Iraq, we saw a country very different than ours, but the people just as valuable. They face poverty, security, and having their basic needs met every day.
When he was eight years old, Ibrahim and his family were sitting in what should have been the safety and comfort of their own home. But when a rocket attack hit insurgents in a neighboring house, the impact of the blast destroyed their living room.
there is much darkness but light still shines. much is forbidden but there is still laughter.
Doesn't matter what your background is, what country you come from, or what language you speak, sports gives you the ability to relate to anyone.
After a couple hours of basketball gyms, swimming halls, indoor soccer, raquetball, and numerous other rooms with 100+ meter high ceilings, we realized that we were running late to the interview with the basketball player, so we made our way to her house to interview her...
Wednesday was what Rizgar called an “off day” meaning we’d be far far away from any sign of basketball. That did not mean that we would be able to sleep in.
“What are you doing next week?” my boss asked me on a Thursday afternoon “Uh... Not sure, why?” “How about a trip to Iraq to make that documentary we’ve been talking about?”
Although not well documented, Western sport in Iran dates back to 1851 when European officers required students of the first modern school to perform regular exercises. However, it was not until 1964 Iran sent a delegation of male and female athletes to the Tokyo Olympics.
An Iraqi girls’ basketball team made up of 10 players and three coaches will be making a stop at the University of Tennessee and the Lady Vols basketball camp as part of a program that promotes peace and cultural understanding through sports.
