S1, E6 From Uganda to the World: A Teen Paraswimmer’s Story In & Outside the Pool | Husnah Kukundakwe

Guest: Husnah Kukundakwe (@husnah_kukundakwe)Husnah shares her journey of overcoming stereotypes and gaining confidence through swimming. She recounts her experiences from childhood to becoming the youngest athlete at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and her recent participation in the Paris Paralympics. Husnah discusses the difficulties of balancing academics and sports, her dreams of becoming a pediatrician, and her advocacy for para sports in Uganda.00:00 Intro & Welcome01:38 Husnah's Early Life and Challenges02:33 Balancing Academics and Paralympic Training04:18 Discovering Paraswimming and Early Competitions09:00 Journey to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics12:59 Impact of COVID-19 on Training15:00 Qualifying for the Paralympics19:00 Experiences at the Tokyo Paralympics25:18 Advocacy and Future Goals32:59 Balancing Life and Training39:02 Motivations and Unexpected Surprises42:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts