#ChooseSport is a series of one-minute short videos that profile youth across the world who have gone through a transformation with sports and the trainers who promote this approach.
At an age when many teens face challenges, sports coaches can become a major positive influence on them. Sport helped Rustam from Kyrgyzstan overcome a very difficult time in life. As a football coach today he inspires youth to find the right path in life.
#ChooseSport is a series of one-minute short videos that profile youth across the world who have gone through a transformation with sports and the trainers who promote this approach.
"Some of my peers have quit school. They drink and smoke but I didn't want this kind of future," - says 18-year-old Razak. When young people #ChooseSport , it helps them stay away from risky habits.
"Every girl or boy should have a chance to pursue their passion" - 16-year-old Aizhan scores on the field and in life! Through football, the girl learned how to be more responsible, confident and strong.
When youth #ChooseSport and learn about discipline, respect, and ambition, their lives take a new direction. "If I hadn't found this archery school, maybe I'd be a thief and end up in jail," - says 17-year-old Manuchehr.
Djanbulot always looked up to his idols Jackie Chan and Jet Li who inspired him to start doing wushu. Years of practice and hard work turned Djanbulot from a street hooligan to a disciplined martial artist who would make his idols proud.
"The things we learn from sport we use in life," - 23-year-old Hokim believes that if it was not for running, he'd have made many wrong and harmful decisions in his life.