Passing the Torch: From Athletes to Future Changemakers

Elite sport fosters a mindset that endures beyond competition: clarity of purpose, long-term focus, and a commitment to continuous improvement. For those shaped by sport, these qualities often translate into a lasting sense of responsibility and influence beyond the final whistle.

This session features an intergenerational dialogue between a sports leader turned philanthropist and aspiring young elite athletes who want to drive change. It explores how sporting experience, values and public platforms can be carried forward to inspire, mentor and enable the next generation of changemakers.

It examines how athletes can extend the impact beyond competition by investing in others, and how personal growth can mature into leadership, giving back and community building. Participants will also reflect on how to use influence meaningfully, role-model across generations and apply the spirit of sport to philanthropic leadership with perseverance, humility, and service.