The Italian Embassy in Pretoria and the HPALS UCT Research Centre cordially invite you to a series of talks aimed at exploring how individuals from Italy, Africa, and South Africa have transcended obstacles and pursued their dreams through the power of sports. These discussions will focus on the resilience, determination, and partnerships that have enabled athletes to break through limitations imposed by boundaries, both physical and societal.

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Breaking Boundaries

 “Breaking Boundaries”

Provisional Sports program between the Italian Consulate-South Africa and the HPALS-UCT Research Centre

Date:  Friday 27 September 2024

Place: no 15 Boundary Rd, 3rd floor Sports Science Building, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa

Registration: 8.30am

9.00

Welcome address by A/Prof Yumna Albertus (HPALS director) 

9.05

Introductions by H.E. Alberto Vecchi (Italian Ambassador)                

9.15 - 10.00 (45 min)

“Fiasconaro the Italian-SA story” (Prof Luca Tiano, Scientific Attaché at the Italian Embassy)

  • Video showcasing Fiasconaro             5 min
  • Lived experience by Fiasconaro         20 min
  • Interview questions                               15min

10 - 10.45am (45 min)

“Eliod Kipchoge: The Story” (A/Prof Andrew Bosch, UCT) (40 min)

Tea 10.45 - 11.10am

11.10  to 11.40

“Current insights into tracking performance, lessons learnt in Italy by South Africans (A/ Prof Jeroen Swart, UCT) (25min) 5 min Q/A

11.40 to 12.10

“Managing human limitations and extreme performances through sport science in the name of solidarity” (Dr Giovanna Ghiani, Italy) (25min) 5 min Q/A

12.10 to 12.35

“a PhD story using surf therapy to impact communities towards the World sports arena” (Dr Roxy Davis) (25min) 5 min Q/A  

12.35 to 12.40 closing remarks

  • UCT Leadership (DVC research)
  • Italian embassy (H.E., The Italian Ambassador)

Lunch 12.45 to 13.45

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