EPISODE · Feb 18, 2025 · 44 MIN
EP27: Ezinne Kalu, an Olympian, Pro Hooper & Changing the Game for African Hoopers
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Send us Fan MailIn Episode 27 of Beyond The Athlete, we sit down with Ezinne Kalu, a two-time Olympian, professional basketball player, and key figure in Nigerian women’s basketball. From her early days in the game to competing at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, Ezinne shares her journey, the challenges and triumphs of representing Nigeria on the world stage, and what it meant to be part of the first African women’s basketball team to reach the Olympic knockout rounds.We also dive into the state of women’s sports, the growth of basketball in Africa, and the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!Subscribe and Download and let us know your thoughts on this episode.Ezinne Kalu (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/_thenigerianqueen/?hl=enSupport the showInstagram Links:Beyond The Athlete - https://instagram.com/beyondtheathletepod?utm_source=qrBasketball Nxtion - https://instagram.com/basketballnxtion?utm_source=qrCoach David - https://instagram.com/coachdavidbbn?utm_source=qr
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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 27 of Beyond The Athlete, we sit down with Ezinne Kalu, a two-time Olympian, professional basketball player, and key figure in Nigerian women’s basketball. From her early days in the game to competing at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, Ezinne shares her journey, the challenges and triumphs of representing Nigeria on the world stage, and what it meant to be part of the first African women’s basketball team to reach the Olympic knockout rounds. We also dive ...
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