Episode 4: Saman Soltani’s Journey of Integration, Sports, and New Beginnings

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In this fourth episode, we are joined by Saman Soltani, a refugee athlete on the IOC Olympic Team for Paris 2024, and Uwe Schlokat, her Austrian friend and second father, speaking about their story of a new beginning. Together, they share Saman’s journey - from fleeing Iran to chasing her Olympic dream - and the power of support in rebuilding a new life.

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