“Every day now I train alongside athletes who went to the Olympics – it is very motivating to be near them and watch them train.”

“Coming here to this incredible sporting environment and receiving the support of passionate teachers and coaches has shown me the amazing opportunities out there.”

“If I wasn’t in this programme I don’t know where I would be. I’ve got the best teachers and the best coaches. Sometimes it feels like a dream. Since coming here I’ve learned a lot of things – to respect and not underestimate people, to set goals, focus and be disciplined.”

“When we went to the All Africa Games we realized we were ‘nowhere’. Now I am training to be a world champion. This is what is in my mind every day.”

“Until now I have never had someone willing to support me and help me grow as an athlete and provide for me all these things that are currently available to me.”