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ATHLETES FOR BETTER NATIONS – SIERRA LEONE

Developing Leaders Through Sport, Education, and Global Opportunity

Athletes for Better Nations – Sierra Leone (AFBN-SLE) is a national sports development initiative unlocking the athletic and academic potential of Sierra Leonean youth. We prepare young people not only to compete—but to lead, serve, and represent their nation with excellence.


AFBN-SLE is led by Felix Sandy, International Olympic Envoy for Sports Development, appointed by the National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone.

Celebrating his Country of Origin
Sierra Leone

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OUR VISION: A Sierra Leone where sport serves as a national development engine—creating opportunity, unity, leadership, and international representation through excellence.

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OUR MISSION: To empower Sierra Leone’s youth through integrated sport and education programs that develop disciplined athletes, educated leaders, and globally competitive citizens.

WHY AFBN-SLE

The Challenge:

Sierra Leone is rich in talent, resilience, and ambition. Yet many young athletes lack structured pathways that connect sport, education, and long-term opportunity.

Our Solution:

AFBN-SLE builds sustainable development pathways that integrate high-quality athletic training, academic accountability, mentorship, and global exposure—ensuring success in sport strengthens futures beyond sport.

STRATEGIC PILLARS

Athletic Development
Structured, long-term training guided by qualified coaches and athlete-centered development principles.

 

Academic Excellence
Education accountability, tutoring support, and scholarship guidance to ensure learning remains central to every athlete’s journey.

 

Global Pathways
International partnerships, exchanges, and exposure opportunities that position athletes for global competitiveness.

 

Leadership & Character
Values-based mentorship focused on discipline, service, integrity, and national pride.

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Rooted in Our Schools. United by Sport.

The Athens of Africa

Sierra Leone’s sporting culture has always been built through its schools—where talent, discipline, and national pride first take form.

For generations, our high schools have been the cradle of our athletes.
AFBN-SLE builds upon that tradition by connecting education, sport, and opportunity into one coordinated national pathway.

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INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

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Athletes for Better Nations - Sierra Leone was presented internationally during the official unveiling of Sierra Leone's Olympic uniforms at Adidas House in Paris.

 

The uniforms, designed by Sierra Leonan designer Foday Labrum Dumbuya, were later ranked among the Top Five Olympic uniforms at the Games - affirming Sierra Leone's cultural and global relevance.

Key Insight

More than 85% of the world-class athletes featured were born and raised in Sierra Leone—later excelling internationally when their talents met structured opportunity abroad.

Commitment To Impact 

AFBN-SLE measures success through long-term outcomes that strengthen national capacity.

Impact Areas
• Athlete participation and progression
• Academic performance and retention
• Leadership development
• Opportunity and placement outcomes

Call To Action

Partner With Us
AFBN-SLE welcomes collaboration with institutions, brands, educators, and the global Sierra Leonean community to build sustainable pathways for youth development through sport.

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