Sports
In southern Turkey, a surf school helps earthquake survivors process trauma and loss
The beachside community of Samandağ was devastated by last year’s earthquakes in southern Turkey, which killed roughly 60,000 people. Today, a small surf center introduces local teenagers to the sport — and a way to process trauma while facing fear.
‘I’m not finished’: Badminton’s Beiwen Zhang wants gold in the final Olympics of her decadeslong career
Olympian Beiwen Zhang went pro in badminton at age 13, leaving her home country of China for Singapore to pursue the sport. She struggled with the pressure of competitive athletics, though. The World’s Bianca Hillier has the story of how she bounced back, not just from intense stress but also from what many believed could be a career-ending injury.
Rebeca Andrade leads Brazil’s women’s gymnastics team to the Olympics
Brazil is sending 274 athletes to the Paris Olympics this week. It’s the largest delegation from a Latin American country. The majority of the athletes are women. One of the biggest stars from Brazil is an athlete who has helped build enthusiasm for women’s gymnastics across the country and the globe.
France sets its sights on the gold medal in blind football at the Paris Paralympics
Blind football is one of the most-popular sports of the Paralympic games, which kick off in Paris in late August. Brazil has won gold at all previous Paralympic tournaments but host country France is hoping to be in with a chance to take home a medal this year.
