Olympian Opara Leads Sports-Driven Campaign Against Child Marriage

Nigerian Olympic medallist and performance coach, Amb. Christy Opara, has used her experience in sport to call for an end to child marriage and urge young girls to stay in school, develop their skills and pursue their dreams.
Opara, who is the Founder of SOHO24 Foundation, made the call on Thursday at an empowerment programme for schoolgirls in Abuja, where she used lessons from athletics to encourage girls to build strong foundations for their future.
Speaking to the students, Opara drew parallels between an athlete’s journey and the challenges girls face in life, stressing that success requires a strong foundation, determination and the confidence to remain focused on a goal.
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