Jasmin Stevenson (Waka Ama)

WOMENZSPORTS is hyped to share our kōrero with waka ama paddler Jasmin Stevenson!! Sports journalist and rugby player Alice Soper sits down with Jas to chat about how injury re-diverted her course from rugby, reconnecting with her Māori culture through the waka, and her mission to get more wāhine into the open ocean. Jas talks about being part of the New Zealand Elite Open Women's team for the upcoming World Sprint Championships in August in Hawaii, and finding a massive and welcoming paddling community in Aotearoa. Jas also shares her thoughts on Kiwi athletes being incredibly successful on the water, and why Wellington's windy weather makes it an ideal location for paddling.Follow us on social @womenzsportsWant to get in touch? https://www.womenzsports.com/aboutDon't forget to rate & review this podcast wherever you're listening!Music by Alex_MakeMusic “Calming In The Sun” from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.