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How sport is playing a vital role in driving #Rwanda's development 🏃♂️ ⚽ 🏌♀️ Last weekend, Rwanda hosted the third edition of the Ironman 70.3 triathlon race. Beyond just being a very cool event in the beautiful setting of Rubavu on the shores of Lake Kivu, the Ironman event is part of a much wider strategy to use sport to drive the country's development... 🏀 Visit Rwanda is a founding sponsor of the NBA-backed Basketball Africa league. Some of the BALs stars past and present featured in the South Sudan's Olympic team. 🚗 Later this year, Kigali will be the setting for the FIA (world motorsport's governing body) annual awards ceremony where the champions from all 7 different motor racing disciplines will be in town... along with their cars/bikes! 🚵♀️ Next year Rwanda will host the UCI 2025 world road cycling championship- a first for Africa. ⚽ Visit Rwanda continues to partner with Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich to attract tourism to the country. 🏌♀️ Kigali now has a lovely golf course encircled by a running track (yep, that's the one I'm struggling around!) And, by any measure, it's working... 🛄 Tourism revenue hit $620 million USD last year, up 36% 🤝 Global sporting brands increasingly see Rwanda as the country to partner with in Africa. 💵 Investment in Rwanda's sporting and tourism infrastructure (to serve the increase in sports tourism) is growing. Creating jobs in the local sports economy. 💡 Partnerships are helping to slowly change the perception of the country. Like cycling, golf, running, football, basketball etc etc?...Visit Rwanda! #Rwanda #Investment

Guinness World Record achieved! ⛷️ 30 countries in 27 days, 22 flights, 30,000 km, erupting volcanoes, 90mph gales, pneumonia, and countless challenges – all conquered for two amazing charities Saint Francis Hospice & The National Brain Appeal Here are my 3 key takeaways: ⛰️ Micro-goals conquer mountains: My initial ‘30-in-30’ plan hit snags facing serious setbacks by day 4. Croatia had no snow, and I was refused entry to Bosnia and other Schengen countries. Landing at '23-in-30' didn't quite have the same ring! Adapting to a "one country at a time" strategy, with small wins fuelling progress, allowed me to break the current record of 17 before regrouping and focusing on the remaining 12 countries. This strategy is key for any large goal in business or life. As Robert Collier said, "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.” 🛫 Together, we go further: An African proverb says, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go as a team." After skiing 16 countries in 11 days, my challenges multiplied tenfold. I was required to accomplish the World Record solo. Yet, friends, colleagues and family went above and beyond to help where they were allowed. From charity donations and plane tickets to organising national TV and radio coverage and raising awareness for the charities, the support was endless and incredible. This experience was an invaluable reminder of the importance of teamwork in achieving goals, both in personal adventures and in business endeavors. 👌🏽 Embrace the pivot: As Mike Tyson said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." The universe throws curveballs and the Guinness World Record journey reminded me of the importance of adaptability. Sometimes we have to take the long road to reach our final destination and along the way we might need a pivot to get there. Trust that detours can lead to even greater success. Adapting quickly to new circumstances can make all the difference in business and life. If you wish to help transform a life today and would like to support these causes, click here: https://lnkd.in/eTj4RJYh Huge thanks to everyone who helped me support such worthy causes and achieve this incredible milestone! #GuinnessWorldRecord #BusinessLessons #Teamwork #Adaptability https://lnkd.in/eAABnhqj

There's still time to enter if you haven't already........ Here's how you can participate: 1. Follow Stonebridge Contracting 2. Complete the Quiz: Answer question about our Sprint Triathlon, based on the information we've been sharing over the last month 3. Boost Your Chances: Share this post and tag a friend who would love to join in, for an extra entry into the draw. 4. Win: Answer correctly to enter our prize draw and be in with a chance to win a luxurious Spa Day with Treatments for 2! It's the perfect reward to relax and rejuvenate after the triathlon excitement. 👉 Click on the following link to start: https://lnkd.in/eQjKi-UR #SBTriathlon #Fundraising #Win #Quiz #Contractors #Stonebridge

Brilliant to see Sustrans getting the recognition they deserve in Parliament regarding the Cycling Opportunity report. The recommendations would easily help cycling become more equitable 👍 The report can be found here ⤵ ⤵ ⤵ https://lnkd.in/di_fPYDF

The 2024 TracN4Elands Marathon is almost here, and although you have trained your body to get you over the finish-line, have you considered how your eating plan can affect your endurance? Make the right decision when it comes to your race prep meal. About four hours before your race starts, you will want to eat some high-carb foods like waffles or pancakes. Avoid fatty foods and high-fibre foods otherwise, you may end up with some stomach upset while on your race. Don’t overeat, though. If you need some guidance, consult experienced runners such as our #TifosiCrew who will offer you expert advice and support. Run On: https://lnkd.in/dPR9wXtC #RacePrep #OnSouthAfrica #DreamOn #tracn4elandsmarathon #TRACN4 #comradesqualifier #TwoOceansQualifier #mostscenicmarathon TracN4 Toll Route  Nedbank Sport  Nedbank  Nedbank Running Club Mpumalanga  Nedbank Sport  Mindful Marketing  Millys N4  Astron Energy - Pty Ltd  Sappi Southern Africa

Mearns Cycling have committed to raising to £20,000 to provide much needed aid for the people of Gaza. We will also be collecting ZAKAT. In 2021, riders from the Mearns Cycling Club rode 130 Miles from the west to the east coast of the UK. The team raised over £38,000 for the Al-rantisi children's cancer hospital in Gaza. Devastatingly, the hospital has been bombed and severely damaged by the Israeli forces. Feeling a deep connection with the people of Gaza the club feels we have a responsibility to continue to support the 1.7 million displaced families during these desperate times. The club has committed to raise £20,000 to provide much needed aid. The team will be cycling over 200 miles from Lossiemouth > Inverness > Fort William > Glasgow in less than 36 hours. Please support us in achieving our goal to ease the suffering of the innocent civilians. There has been an unprecedented escalation, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. The scale of destruction and devastation is unparalleled in modern times. The risk of famine and disease is now a harsh reality. In the Gaza Strip, strikes have destroyed tens of thousands of homes, and 4 in 5 people have been forcibly displaced. As many are forced to seek shelter in schools and hospitals, they urgently need food and other basic necessities. Even these safe places have been bombed and further displacement in Rafah continues. There are also serious health concerns due to poor sanitation and overcrowding. Outbreaks of Hepatitis A, which is highly contagious represent just one of the growing risks of disease that civilians in Gaza are exposed to. The healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, due to widespread destruction and damage of hospitals. Medical facilities which are in operation are inadequate and overcrowded. At least 17 Palestinian children have starved to death in Gaza in recent days as Israeli authorities continue to block and restrict humanitarian aid. The true death toll from starvation is feared to be much higher than the estimates provided by human rights agencies. Nearly 40,000 people have been killed, with an estimated 35,000 of these being innocent civilians comprising nearly 90% of the death toll. Amongst the victims, 70% are said to be women and children with 9,000 estimated women and 14,000 estimated children being killed. These statistics are simply unacceptable. The recent Gaza death toll from malnutrition and dehydration rises to 18. Starvation has reached critical levels. Forced starvation in Gaza is an act of genocide. Enough is enough! Please help us to reach our target and donate as much as you can. Please also help us to spread the word and share this appeal with your friends and family. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Islamic Relief UK Scullion LAW 🙏🏽🇵🇸🍉 #Scotland #Glasgow #Palestine #Gaza

Want to make your miles count for more? Join our team to pedal through New York City and push yourself to move life-changing research and innovation toward an accessible future. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gXCevu6A and save your spot today. #TDFiveBoroBikeTour #BikeNewYork #NYC #bike #athlete #accessibility #adaptive #AdaptiveAthlete #cycling #cyclist #AdaptiveCycling #fundraiser #ResearchForCP #CP #CerebralPalsy Image description in alt text.

“Do something even if it means that you might fail.” That is a motto that I am going with in my next project. And what is my next project? Xterra triathlon taking place on 31st August. Never cycled and swam competitively, but I am going for it. It is a great opportunity to learn about triathlon, understand triathletes more and conquer another goal that I set. But this time it is more than a race. I have decided to partner with the foundation Konto Bariéry and its project “Sport without barriers” and implement a fundraising campaign supporting people with disabilities through the power of sport. Sport for them provides a great form of rehabilitation and a chance to make new friends. My goal is to collect 15 000 Kč (590€ or £497), which does not seem to be that much, but it can make a big difference in their lives.   Click the link below to learn more. If you like this idea, share it with others, so as many people as possible know about this project, can get inspired and can make a positive impact. PS - for those who do not have a Czech account, you can send the money on my Revolut account in your currency. I will then exchange it and support the campaign under your name. Here is the link: http://revolut.me/tommzuhu https://lnkd.in/dGjcJtEM

You’ve been asking for it. Now, the #SwimTrek60K is back, bigger and better than ever! This year marks a significant milestone as the event evolves from a worldwide community swim – run simply for fun – to a global initiative with the ambition to engage over 1000 swimmers around the world. 🌊 Sign up your teams 👉 https://buff.ly/4hk3Ujl Learn more 👀 https://buff.ly/4h8PodR Our Managing Director, Ash, stated: “This year, our goal is not just to swim but to create a ripple effect that leads to contributing to environmental change.” In partnership with 1% for the Planet, SwimTrek will donate $5 to SeaTrees – a capped total of up to $5000 (USD) – for every registered participant. The more of you swim the more we can contribute to restoring vital marine ecosystems. 🌏 We are proud to also partner with organisations that share our commitment to swimming and sustainability, including Level Water, Sea Trees, 1% For The Planet, World Open Water Swimming Association, NOWCA, TRIHARD, Zoggs UK, and SwimSwam. Together, we aim to inspire swimmers worldwide to participate and contribute to a healthier ocean. 🐟 Participants can register for the SwimTrek 60k now. Send us your team names (of up to 6 members, or solo if you prefer) and track your collective weekly distance throughout November. The target is 60-kilometres in November, but you can swim as far as you want… and there will be prizes at the end! 🏆 Swimmers can complete their distances in any setting, be it a pool, lakes, rivers, or oceans, encouraging both seasoned athletes and casual swimmers to take part. Swim to help save the seas. Tag us: @swimtrek #SwimTrek60K 😊

So whilst England did not "bring it home ⚽ " the boys did the country proud! Well done - you can hold your heads high - now onto the World Cup 🏆 Nico Rosberg highlighted at great length the carbon emissions from all the Euros' tournament travel of fans and encouraged sustainable travel. Larger events like this create a larger carbon footprint, hence trying to travel as sustainably as possible is important - but not always practical! To this end we encourage every attendee to find out - what was the carbon impact of my travel - if you flew and then attended you will probably have a CO2 footprint of a couple of tonnes of carbon. Individually not too bad, but combined with your fellow travellers the impact is huge. What is the cost to counter the CO2 emissions - on an individual basis the trip probably cost you £1K-£2K upwards and to offset the CO2 will be about £30 quid - probably the best value from the trip! I know people will be yelling "we can't buy our way out and carbon offsets are not the solution, but life is about balance - as is the solution. So yes Carbon Offsets are important (and have huge social purpose), mixed with carbon removals become a strong solution to Climate Change. So go ahead and counter your emissions - visit our impact shop https://lnkd.in/eZjKj8DA and look to create your impact profile today! Those carbon offsets and trees you bought can even remind you of your trip! #skooteco #offsetyourtrip #climate