L’art de changer les obstacles en opportunités | Hamad Kalkaba Malboum | TEDxYaounde
Hamad Kalkaba Malboum a partagé le récit inspirant d’un homme parti de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun pour devenir l’une des figures majeures du sport et du leadership sur le continent.Dans un témoignage empreint de sincérité, il a montré que le succès ne se limite pas à ce que l’on vise au départ, mais à notre capacité à rediriger nos rêves, à nous réinventer, et à faire de chaque détour une victoire intérieure.Son histoire illustre avec force que l’on ne devient pas grand en suivant une trajectoire linéaire, mais en gardant ses valeurs, sa discipline et sa vision, même face aux imprévus.Une leçon de vie pour toute une génération, et un hommage vibrant à la jeunesse et à toute l’Afrique. L'idée essentielle c'est d'avancer sans jamais renier ses racines: la place que nous méritons est celle que nous choisissons de bâtir.Merci, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, pour ce souffle inspirant, et pour avoir rappelé qu’à tout âge, la grandeur se conjugue avec valeurs. Hamad Kalkaba Malboum is a prominent Cameroonian sports leader, former military officer, and cultural advocate who has shaped African athletics for over two decades. Born in 1950, he has served as President of the Confederation of African Athletics since 2003 and was elected the first President of the African Olympic Sports Confederation (CASOL) in 2024. He has also led the Cameroon National Olympic and Sports Committee since 1998 and previously headed the International Military Sports Council. A former sprinter and long jumper, his leadership is grounded in personal athletic experience, a military background, and a strong commitment to youth development. Beyond sports, he is known for his musical recordings in the 1970s, reflecting his passion for African culture. Fluent in French and English, he is widely renowned among his colleagues for his charisma, leadership, and perspicacity, and champions sports as a force for unity, inclusion, and continental pride. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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