'Running has helped me find myself' Since the onset of COVID-19 last year, Yonas Kinde has changed the mood of crowds and national races for the sounds of nature and morning races at his home in Luxembourg. He said, "I can run from my house to the jungle right away." Running is important to refresh my mind and be very healthy and fit. "Five years into the Olympics and Rio de Janeiro As part of the first run-up to the Olympic Games, Yonas is now shifting his training and other commitments - preparing for certification and logistics working in a pharmacy. COVID-19. But running remains his passion.It is usually difficult to go on a day without training or rest only last year when he took COVID-19 and turned himself inside home. "It was a hard time ... I forgot training," he recalls. “My friends supported me, by phone, by video call. “We are with you,” they said. On World Refugee Day on June 20, UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, calls on communities and governments to include those forced to flee to health, education and sports. Giving refugees the opportunity to participate in sports can help them gain their own confidence and gain acceptance and join their new community. "Sports gave me a family, not only in Luxembourg, but around the world." Many of the friends helped Yonas to stand out and his locks were gained by the love of the game. He said: "Thanks to the game, I have met many important people in my life." “Sports gave me a family, not only in Luxembourg, but also around the world. Yonas started racing as a teenager in Ethiopia to save money on his bus to buy sweets and food. “I was in school. On the way back and forth it was 16 miles and I didn’t know it was useful for the competition because I was running to school. One teacher encouraged him to start the competition. He fled his native Ethiopia and reached Europe in the winter of 2012 when he found himself in the small Duchy of Luxembourg, a small country. When he was granted asylum there in 2013, he became one of the top marathon runners in Luxembourg, winning titles in France and Germany. Yonas hangs out with friends in the center of Luxembourg City. "Sportsgba has helped me make friends. I speak Luxembourgish with them so I can study." © UNHCR / Colin DelfosseYonas Kinde in the jungle of Ham, in Luxembourg-city, where he runs every morning. UNHCR / Colin DelfosseYonas on running sports collections. "I'm really looking forward to my competition." / UNHCR / Colin DelfosseYonas works in the pharmaceutical market at Robert Schuman Hospital in Luxembourg City, which distributes COVID-19 vaccine. UNHCR / Colin DelfosseLuxembourg City where Yonas has lived since his arrival in 2012. He recently became a citizen of Luxembourg. Said UNHCR / Colin Delfosse Recognizing that she had been nominated by the International Olympic Committee to be a member of the Rio 2016 refugee camp, “it was a truly memorable time. 토토사이트
She competed in men's marathons and enjoyed socializing with others. refugees in Olympic cities. He said: “It's so special. Due to an infectious disease, Yonas has competed in international competitions since competing in the Tokyo Marathon in early March 2020, becoming the first runner-up in the history of the competition as a runner. "I miss my competition," he said. "I will not miss it. Yonas now speaks Luxembourgish, as well as German, French and English. At the end of 2020, he became a citizen of Luxembourg, seven years after having been granted asylum there. “It's good that I'm getting along well with people when I look for work. I can also represent Luxembourg in the game, ”he said. “The Olympic Games are a symbol of hope. It will support the 29 players announced by the IOC last week as members of this team. "The Olympic Run Team is a symbol of hope…. For refugees, but also for refugees around the world," he said. “My message to the team is to take this second opportunity to win a prize and send a message to the world around the refugees. During the COVID-19 epidemic, refugee doctors, nurses and pharmacists like Yonas worked on the war. - line to spread the spread of the virus, treat patients and help people get vaccinated. “During this difficult time, it makes me happy to be able to donate, to be able to do something for COVID patients,” Yonas said. Having the opportunity to go to school helps him look to the future and acquire the skills he needs. to return to the city of refuge. One day, Yonas plans to train new refugees in Luxembourg for them so that they can receive a check like him. “Running taught me to be strong. Running has helped me connect with people. Running races helped me find myself, "he said. On these refugee days around the world, Yonas will organize a special training program and take into account refugees in the world “Now is the time to think about these people,” she says. "It's a special day."