But who is Asha Gond?
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Asha Gond is an Indigenous skateboarder from the Gond community, who has gained recognition for her exceptional skills and for breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated sport. Her story is an inspiring example of how sports can be a powerful tool for empowering young women, especially from marginalized communities.
Let's take a look at this success-packed story!
Asha is from the Gond tribe in Madhya Pradesh, India, and she became one of the first women from her community to take up skateboarding professionally. Growing up in a rural area, access to skateboarding resources and opportunities was limited, but she was determined to pursue her passion. Asha's interest in skateboarding was sparked when she saw other skateboarders in her region, and despite challenges like lack of infrastructure and resources, she began practicing and developing her skills.
She has become an advocate for young women and marginalized groups in India, showing that with passion and perseverance, anyone can break through societal limitations. Asha’s journey is not only about skateboarding but also about challenging stereotypes related to gender and indigenous identity.
Her participation in skateboarding contests and local events has brought attention to the sport in her community, and she’s become a role model for young girls, especially from tribal communities.
Skateboarding is not a traditional sport in tribal cultures like the Gonds. Still, its rising popularity in India’s urban and rural areas is opening up new avenues for youth, particularly for women, to express themselves in non-traditional ways. Asha Gond’s involvement in skateboarding signifies a shift, offering a sense of freedom and empowerment for young people from Indigenous communities.
Such an inspiring success tale!
Protecting one of the best natural spots in the world
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Christine Hof (Program Manager Marine Species, WWF-Australia) snorkelling with a sea turtle on Heron Island, Queensland. © WWF-Australia / Jacinta Shackleton
The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world’s largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers. Comprising around 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, it is home to an incredible diversity of marine life, including thousands of species of fish, corals, and other marine organisms. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the reef is a vital ecosystem and a major tourist attraction. However, it faces threats from climate change, coral bleaching, pollution, and overfishing. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect and preserve this natural wonder for future generations, making it a global environmental priority.
As the years went by, the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most iconic ecosystems, has been undergoing significant changes over the past several decades, largely due to human activity and climate change.
Coral bleaching has become one of the most visible and devastating effects of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. When ocean temperatures rise due to climate change, corals turn to white.
Pollution, particularly from agricultural runoff, has significantly affected the reef. Fertilizers, pesticides, and sediments washed into the ocean can create "dead zones" and promote the growth of harmful algae that suffocate corals and other marine life.
If they can't recover quickly enough, the bleached corals die out and algae covers the once-colorful surface.
See how coral has been affected over the years there if you wish to know more about it. Follow the link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3pp52m65o
Discover how people fight to preserve this world jewel by watching the vid here!
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Enjoy this perfectly timed holiday article!
Enjoy your holidays !
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Dear students !
I really hope you're alive and kicking at the end of this school year! I truly wish you great and relaxing holidays! Enjoy good moments with your family and friends (but at a distance?) . Watch plenty of TV series in English, read books, mangas, comics ! Listen to music! Well, in one word, breathe your best life ! And come back full of energy and great vibes !
US elections... results and more
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After a lot of suspense and vote-counting episodes, Donald Trump finally wins the 2024 elections.
The results as of today (Nov 8th) are the following ones:
And the reasons which turned the tables of those breathtaking elections...
Peanut the squirrel and Fred the racoon euthanized. The story that is shaking America!
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Peanut the suirrel and Fred the racoon were both seized from tehir owner in New York, and this created an uproar among the huge community of pet lovers. After the New York Department of Environmental Conservation received reports about the potential risk of animals carrying rabies, the twn animals were taken by New York officials and killed to the despair of their owners.
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20 things to do if you want to keep your job at Disneyland
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Have you ever wondered what to do if you want to keep your job at Disneyland? Well, watch to know more!
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