HIP Newsletter - Issue 0013

Welcome to Issue 0013

There are many ways for heroism to be shown in everyday life. Even more so when you have access to a popular platform. The sporting world can often offer such a platform. This week I'm showcasing some examples of how that can be used heroically but also how easy it can be to compromise your morals for ease. A common barrier to action is not wanting to take on any personal risk, but to do something heroic this risk is something that you must take on. 

Our podcast will be starting tomorrow across multiple time zones. Check below for the one most relevant to you. We will be discussing the heroism found in Tolkien's books. US timeET - Saturday the 3rd, 9.30 PMPT - Saturday the 3rd, 6.30 PMAustralian time AEDT - Sunday the 4th, 1.30 PMAWST - Sunday the 4th, 10.30 AM

Iranian women's basketball team releases photo with no Hijab. This comes after a wave of anti-regime sentiment at the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. There have since been ongoing protests in Iran over the oppression of women. Link Here

Iranian fans celebrate their team's loss to the US and subsequent exit from the FIFA World Cup in solidarity with protests. The Iranian Regime had hoped to use the success of their team as a way to garner positive support for themselves. This is a common tactic called "Sportswashing." Iranian soccer fans celebrated the loss as a symbolic win against the oppressive Iranian regime. Link Here and Here

England team surrender to FIFA officials in armband controversy. The English Soccer team had planned to wear a rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ+ community, however, threats of sanctions from FIFA officials were enough to dissuade them. Accepting personal risk is a key factor in becoming a hero. It is easier to maintain the status quo, which is why hero training and consciously reducing barriers to action are so important. Link Here

Australian Netball team the Diamonds refuse sponsorship over company racism. The Diamonds refused a lucrative $15 million dollar sponsorship contract with Hancock Prospecting over historic and ongoing issues with racism. Link Here

Thanks for reading

We love to hear about work in heroism from around the world so if you know of anyone doing amazing things, or if you yourself are doing something incredible, let us know. We're always excited to bring attention to projects big or small. Next week's issue will most likely be about community-driven projects that are effecting positive change, so if you know of anyone that fits that description let me know.

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