Asmaa Niang (Morocco): Always Been a Dreamer

Flame Bearers: Pathways to Paris

Asmaa is a 2x Olympic judoka and 6x African Champion who came to judo when most athletes are retiring. Now at 41, Asmaa has decided to say goodbye to the mat on her terms and focus on her next chapter. But first, let's hear how she got to where she is today. She's a Parisian firefighter (the only one in her community), founder, psychologist, daily ice-bath lover, and so much more. Throughout it all, Asmaa's journey has been about continually challenging herself, staying grounded, and playing. “I’m 20 years old with 21 years of experience. I have a child’s spirit.” She shares how, "The word ‘PLAY’ is literally in the world ‘OLYMPIC,’ so you can never forget that we are playing a sport." We talk about Asmaa's motivation and what gets her up in the morning. “I am driven by helping a human being reach their full potential.” We hear about her hopes for the future of women's sports, and how women (whether they are athletes or not) can support the movement. This conversation is co-hosted by 2x Olympian and 6x National Figure Skating Champ, Maé-Bérénice Méité.

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