The Olympics always has this fascinating way of telling stories that both embolden the spirit. Undoubtedly, there have been many stories during London 2012 that have done that for me and for many others, but the story of Wojdan Shaherkani has been the best so far. Regardless of all the controversy over inexperience and proper judo attire, she stands for everything the Olympics symbolizes: representing your country and doing the absolute best that you can do.
Whether she truly realizes the effect of her performance on sport and women and girls everywhere doesn't matter. What matters is that she stood tall, brave and proud in front of the entire world, fought and shone.
Wojdan Shaherkani, NY Times
Wojdan Shaherkani, Buzzfeed
