Even in the hardest circumstances, dreams can give you the courage to live, and I hope I can share that message with children in need.

Where there is peace, there is sports; where there is sports, there is peace. Peace is what allows us, especially young people, to dream, go after ones goals and prepare you for the next challenge in life.

I like to be just an athlete, but if I go to competition and compete, I love to be a star, maybe.

I don’t want friends to die...or fade away. I don’t want battles where we have to lose in order to win.

Building a better life for every child is a lot harder than becoming a world champion. Both goals take dedication and commitment.

The people who should be here aren’t. The ones who should be smiling with me aren’t here.

I learned to practice smiling when I'm feeling sad, you know?