Cultural Inclusion

Rising Tides: Northern Mariana Islands Make Waves at 2017 World Aquatics Championships

At the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, young athletes from the Northern Mariana Islands bravely took on the world stage in Budapest, showing the power of dreams and representation.

Thailand's Icy Step at the 2002 Winter Olympics

Thailand made an unexpected but bold debut at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. This participation challenged norms and reshaped ideas of representation and ambition in global sports.