This week we're joined by Common Wealth Games gold medalist, Sarina Sundara Rajah. Sarina shares her journey from competitive gymnastics to running a rhythmic gymnastics club since 2004. She emphasizes the challenges young athletes, especially in gymnastics, face regarding body image and societal pressures. Sarina discusses her compassionate leadership style and advocates for safe sports, sharing her experience in spearheading the Safe Sport movement in Malaysia.

She highlights the importance of a proactive approach in preventing abuse, recommending policies that limit one-on-one interactions and ensure observable and interruptible situations. Sarina also talks about evidence-based strategies for abuse prevention in sports, emphasizing the need for timely intervention.

Towards the end, Serena reflects on her coaching experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, resilience, and a growth mindset. She advises aspiring leaders to challenge the status quo, be rebels with a cause, and use their voices constructively for positive change. Serena envisions a safer sports culture and continues her advocacy work for comprehensive protection of children in sports.

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