As athletes from around the world strive for glory at the Paris Olympics, we look at how sport has a unique ability to change people’s lives for the better. In a refugee camp in Lebanon we meet those who are being inspired by that most traditional of sports, cricket. In Kenya we meet women from the toughest backgrounds who are taking on the world at football - and learning important life lessons as they go. Plus we hear the remarkable story of a cyclist from Afghanistan who is part of the Refugee Olympic Team. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Richard Kenny Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Annie Gardiner (Image: Vijana Amani Pamoja football team, Richard Kenny/BBC)
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People Fixing.
People Fixing the World.
Welcome to People Fixing the World from the BBC World Service with me, Mayra Anubi.
Now we're the show that runs faster, leaps higher, and works harder to bring you positive news from around the world.
And this week, it's a special Olympics program that looks at how sport can have a positive impact on people's lives.
The Olympics are here, and I am excited because it takes me back to my childhood.
We were big Olympic fans, and like billions of other people across the world, the entire family would be glued to the screen, especially during the opening ceremony.
I particularly remember how we would eagerly wait to see the Kenyan team do that famous parade walk.
And when athletes won and the national anthem would echo in those stadiums, it was just magical.
The Olympics are a powerful reminder of the impact that sport can have.
And today we'll hear from people whose lives have been transformed because of playing sport.
Cricketers in Lebanon and footballers in Kenya.
But first, the remarkable story of someone who's actually taken part in the Olympic Games.
It was really a moment that you're proud of your journey, you're proud that you didn't give up, and now you're in the stadium.
It was a really special moment.
Masuma Ali Zader is a cyclist from Afghanistan who participated in the last Olympic Games in Tokyo.
But she didn't represent her home country.
She was part of the refugee Olympic team.