‘I want to show young girls in Tanzania that with dedication and hard work, their potential is endless’- Interview with Olympic swimmer, Sophia Latiff
Retelling her first encounter with a body of water, Sophia laughs as she shares how she screamed when her father first tried to dip her in the sea
On 26 July, the world watched as Paris ignited the Olympic flame with a breathtaking opening ceremony on the Seine River. Athletes from over two hundred countries, participated in a historic celebration. This year's Games mark a pivotal moment—the first Olympics with an equal number of male and female competitors.
Ahead of the Olympics, UN Women sat down with Sophia Anisa Latiff, a young swimmer and one of the three women and seven team members representing Tanzania this year, to discuss her journey to the Olympics.
Making waves – from Tanzania to the world stage
Retelling her first encounter with a body of water, Sophia laughs as sh...