Sammy Muturi has been rowing the rivers of the mighty slopes of Mt. Kenya for over a decade. He’s a kayak pioneer in his homeland and has one big dream: being the first Kenyan kayaker to qualify for the Olympics. But to take part in the qualifying competitions in London, he first needs a visa. Like many African athletes, his dream depends on the goodwill of a few embassy officials. Sports Life presents sports stories, interviews with stars and reports from around the world. The new magazine covers one topic a week and shows you how sport changes people’s lives. Everything we know about life can be found in sports. Learn what it’s like to compete for the refugee team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, how it feels to win the Iron Man in Hawaii. Watch Sports Life every weekend on DW. Germany 2023.