Learning to Fly | The Inspire Group Podcast

Learning To Fly With Sarina Sundara-Rajah

Written by Ben Hogg | 27/2/2024

In this episode our guest is Common Wealth Games gold medalist, Sarina Sundara Rajah.

She shares her journey from competitive gymnastics to running a rhythmic gymnastics club since 2004. She emphasizes the challenges young athletes, especially in gymnastics, face regarding body image and societal pressures. Sarina discusses her compassionate leadership style and advocates for safe sports, sharing her experience in spearheading the Safe Sport movement in Malaysia.

She also reflects on her coaching experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, resilience, and a growth mindset. She advises aspiring leaders to challenge the status quo, be rebels with a cause, and use their voices constructively for positive change.