“I've realized the extraordinary power of sports to heal, unite and inspire. I believe the Olympics will serve as the ultimate platform to provide positive changes and I hope to inspire all of Japan through my strong showing there.” BelieveStrongI BelieveSportsInspireUltimateExtraordinaryHealJapanPlatformsOlympicsPositive Change Author:Kohei Uchimura
“I believe that the civilization India evolved is not to be beaten in the world. Nothing can equal the seeds sown by our ancestors, Rome went, Greece shared the same fate; the might of the Pharaohs was broken; Japan has become Westernized; of China nothing can be said; but India is still, somehow or other, sound at the foundation.” WorldBelieveSaidStillsMightI BelieveSoundFateBrokenCivilizationEqualIndiaFoundationChinaSeedsJapanRomeAncestorBeatenGreeceRepublic DayPharaohsIndia Independence DayInspiring Independence DayIndian Independence Day Book:The Essential Writings Source: The Essential Writings