Arena - By Trad Magazine

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Sports are our heritage. The stories of our athletes are the stories of our heroes. The distances they travel, the hurdles they overcome, the mountains they move. Arena is a limited podcast series by TRAD Magazine. It explores sports from Africa, the Caribbean and its diaspora. This is our Arena, you’re welcome to come Play.

Episodes

  1. 11/03/2021

    Mohammed Ahmed the Silver Medalist

    Mohammed Ahmed is a three-time Olympian and Canada's most accomplished athlete in long distance racing. This past summer, he won the silver medal in the 5000m event at the Tokyo Olympics.  Tune in while he speaks with Ian Keteku about his trials, triumphs and what it takes to become an Olympic medallist.

  2. 09/28/2021

    CAPOEIRA

    Capoeira is a ritual dance turned martial art rooted in the Kingdom of Kongo (modern-day Angola and western DRCongo) imported to Brazil through the slave trade. It can incorporate judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing and wrestling. So why, despite its renewed complexity and structure, is it not legitimized as an Olympic sport? Rika Mpogazi explores more.

  3. 08/27/2021

    Tough Skin

    When Akilah Adena Walcott decided to take up pole dancing, she didn't realize it would be so tough. However, she soon realizes that the bumps, bruises, scratches and burns are part of the conditioning. A test to make her mind and body stronger. Written by Akilah Adena Walcott.

  4. 08/19/2021

    Silat Sunrise

    Salma El Zamel reflects on the spirituality of martial arts through personal anecdotes. The episode features a lesser known martial art which felt like home to Salma, she explains why.

  5. 08/08/2021

    Citizenship Capital

    “You can't claim a community, a community claims you” When an athlete competes, they add to stories of immigration, displacement, adaptations, and courage. Who do we accept into our communities, who do we claim as our heroes, who do we name our compatriots? Whose citizenship do we value, both in victory and defeat? On this episode of Arena we explore what it means to love a country that does not always love you back.

  6. Season 1 Trailer

    Arena by Trad Magazine - Teaser

    Tune into this limited series podcast about sport and culture from Africa the Caribbean and the diaspora.

  7. 07/21/2021

    Olympics and Activism

    In this episode we explore activism at the Olympics. It's history, and its ramifications for this year's games.  Hosted by Kwasi Adu Poku

    Olympics and Activism

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About

Sports are our heritage. The stories of our athletes are the stories of our heroes. The distances they travel, the hurdles they overcome, the mountains they move. Arena is a limited podcast series by TRAD Magazine. It explores sports from Africa, the Caribbean and its diaspora. This is our Arena, you’re welcome to come Play.

Information

  • Creator
    Trad Magazine
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Trad Magazine
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    Arena - By Trad Magazine