This film, featuring children from programmes sponsored by Laureus Sport for Good in South Africa, tells a powerful story of what the sport can achieve – from a young person’s point of view. It shows how sport can be a tool for social change and teach young people lessons for life.

Nothing is as powerful as an idea to change things for the better. With the Laureus movement, Mercedes-Benz launched an initiative that aims to change the game for kids.

At the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2000, Laureus’ first patron Nelson Mandela made a statement about the power of sport which inspired the formation of Laureus Sport for Good:    

Laureus Sport for Good supports 200 sports projects in over 40 countries, using the power of sport to improve the lives of young people around the world.    

Philipp’s story goes to show how, with a little self-confidence, you can pick yourself up off the floor and make it right to the top.

Every project sponsored by Laureus Sport for Good is close to the hearts of the dedicated volunteers, because working with children and young people is always a great emotional adventure.