Other talent who are creating positive change for their community include Rudy Gobert and the Rudy Gobert Academy who partnered with Nike to build a new basketball court in Paris Levallois-Perret as well as creating an space that offers academic support in areas beyond sport such as writing, music, community outreach and athletic development.
Also focused on helping underserved young people from areas in Greater Paris, Golden Blocks Academy was launched in 2014 by ex-track and field World Champion Ladji Doucouré. The program, supported by Nike, launched in 2019 and balances education and sport whilst inspiring young people from low-income neighborhoods to discover and learn about creative careers.
Witnessed with the likes of Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala, the brand’s athlete partnerships extend beyond Europe. Her namesake academy, based in Lagos, is a community-focused project established in 2015 that helps young girls and women access a better education whilst nurturing the next generation of football stars from the grassroots.
It’s these diverse projects, collectives and organizations that continue to make a positive impact on local communities across the world. Together, Nike and its athlete partnerships champion a new generation of stars to break barriers and create a new future for sports.
For more information on Nike’s community programs, check out the brand’s website.
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