VISION & MISSION
Our mission is to bring the legacy of champ Mohammad Ali into the life of young Afghans. The power of champ Mohammad Ali through sport. It is our dream to use Lapis Lazuli, a precious stone found in Afghanistan, to help build The Olympic Victory Stadium, a place where the youth of Afghanistan can have a place to unite through sport. It is time for Afghanistan to rebuild and I believe that through sports, we can bring peace to this war-torn country.
MEETING THE GREATEST
MOHAMMED ALI
I got lucky to meet him in 2015. When I was there in his home his wife Lonnie said Muhammad visited Afghanistan to build an Ali center, but he was not supported. I said I can make that dream a reality. Champ Mohammad Ali was very happy when he heard the promise, I gave him. I am a man of my word and I'm willing to work hard and build this promise for champ Mohammad Ali in Afghanistan and build the Olympic Victory Stadium in Afghanistan.
About Lapis and the significance of the stone.
Since the earliest of times, lapis lazuli has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect, and truth. From antiquity, lapis lazuli has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. Lapis lazuli is found with limestone or as separate boulders. Stones from what is now modern Afghanistan and Pakistan are still considered to be of the best quality. In Persian folklore and across the ancient shores of South America, the stone was said to be the starry sky shrunken down into a precious gem, perhaps already holding all the knowledge of the universe. In Islam, it was chosen to be a protector against the evil eye, and Buddhists too would turn to this stone as its soft healing energy paved the way to inner peace.
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Healing Properties:
Say yes to self-awareness and climb out of the shadows of suppression when you invite even more Lapis Lazuli meaning into your life. This healing crystal brings its rich shades of blue and regal flecks of golden pyrite to remind you of your own worth. It’s an incredible stone for bringing out that stashed away self-knowledge that leads to authenticity and the freedom to live in one’s truth.
WHO are we?
Whomever is working with you to accomplish this!
- Attaullah Amin: In my youth, I was very involved in soccer and sports in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to purse my passion as my home country was invaded. I was able to achieve the American dream when I immigrated to the US, I have made my own business and made a name for myself in my community. Yet, I still felt like something was missing. In 2013 I decided to build a stadium in Afghanistan, somewhere the youth of my country could come together to alleviate the suffering they have gone through. I believe that sports fosters peace and unity. I love my home country and I hope I live to see the day that peace and positivity is brought to Afghanistan.
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