South Asia has had its fair share of boxing champions, but a rising generation of fighters hopes to create an impact that will inspire more to follow in their footsteps.
Yusuf Chothia started boxing at just 14 and is now gearing up to represent Australia at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Already a three-time national champion, Yusuf says that just two years ago, he couldn't imagine himself on his way to the Olympics.
However, being grounded in his community, family, and faith has helped him persevere. He believes that while physical strength is important, it's mental strength that truly makes the difference.
If you look at the Australian boxing team, our team is very diverse and it sends a good message out to the kids to show that it doesn't matter who you are, what you are, what you look like, how big, how small. You can go and then you can do whatever you want.Yusuf Chothia on young Australian sportspeople
Tune into this episode hosted by Suhayla Sharif to hear Yusuf's personal reflections on resilience - the key to triumphing in the ring.
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