Siya Kolisi’s inspiring message at Peace and Sport Awards

Siya Kolisi, Captain of the South African Rugby World Champion 2019 Team, a symbol of the revival of the rainbow nation, won the Peace and Sports Award for “Champion of the Year” for his commitment to education and social cohesion. Born in the township of Zwide, north of Port Elizabeth, an area marked by unemployment and lack of opportunity, Siya was often hungry and deprived.

Now a household name in world rugby, this third-line player, revered in the world of rugby, has not forgotten his community and gets involved in everyday life to transmit the values of sport to youth.

The Champions for Peace club have voted for Siya Kolisi’s flawless investment on and off the pitch He succeeds Blaise Matuidi and joins other revered members such as François Pienaar, another number 6 for the Springboks who was awarded the Webb Ellis Prize in 1995 by Nelson Mandela. Rachel Kolisi honours her husband’s words. On Friday, Rachel Kolisi highlighted some of the inspiring words that her husband, Siya Kolisi spoke on receiving his award. She posted the following message on Instagram.

He said something last night after winning his award. Which really hit me and every single person in the room. We may break all the records and lift all the trophies and medals, but someone else will come and do the same after us. If we don’t use our influence to make an impact now, we will be forgotten. The lives that we touch and change will last forever.

I heard so many people’s stories last night on how they’re impacting their nation through sport/community. Some were very famous sportsmen and women. Others were people with an urgency and passion strong enough to see a change in their country. Let’s never be comfortable if there are others suffering.

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