Transforming Dreams into Reality | Lina Almaeena | TEDxAIS Jeddah Youth

Social Impact of Sports & Physical Activity - The speaker's early dreams included women driving, attending stadiums, working in sales, and participating in sports, reflecting a desire for greater gender equality in Saudi Arabia [1][2] - The speaker recognized the power of global sports to represent identity, nation, and culture [3] - Physical activity helped the speaker overcome postpartum depression, highlighting its positive impact on mental health [5] - The speaker started a commercial license to train tens of thousands of people, including girls, boys, and people with disabilities, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity [6] - The speaker climbed Everest base camp to promote physical activity and support women diagnosed with breast cancer [8] - The Saudi Vision 2030 aimed to increase physical activity from 13% to 40%, aligning with the speaker's work [9] - The integration of PE in public schools was achieved after a debate in the Shura Council, expanding access to physical activity for girls [13] - The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of physical activity for immunity [17] Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Goals - The speaker transformed childhood dreams into reality by advocating for change in the Shura Council [11] - Despite losing key players, the speaker's basketball team won gold for the second consecutive year, demonstrating resilience and teamwork [19][20]