Wanting More

Story of The Week

At 15, Sarah lived and breathed sports. Soccer, hockey, and now competitive flag football filled her life. She had a natural talent, especially on the football field, where her speed and instincts helped her get open and catch the ball with ease. But something was missing. Despite her family and coaches’ constant support, she was tired of hearing, “Nice try” or “As long as you had fun.” Sarah didn’t want fun—she wanted greatness. She saw how the boys practiced with intensity and how their coaches pushed them to be the best.

Instead of waiting for things to change, Sarah made the first move. She asked her teammates if they wanted to be held to a higher standard, just like she did. They agreed. Together, they approached the coaches and asked to be pushed harder, trained like top athletes. The coaches listened, and everything shifted.

The team’s training became relentless, and their focus sharpened. The results were undeniable. They swept the league, winning the championship with ease, leaving other teams struggling to keep up. Their new mindset of excellence transformed them into a powerhouse.

But that wasn’t all. A regional scout noticed Sarah’s standout performance and invited her to join an all-star under-18 girls team. As Sarah trained with the all-star team, the competition was fierce. The other girls were just as talented, and for the first time, Sarah wasn’t the fastest or the strongest. But instead of backing down, she embraced the challenge, determined to push herself to new limits. Sarah knew one thing: demanding more from herself had taken her this far, and now, the sky was the limit.

Now, Sarah’s goals grew even bigger—she wanted to represent her country in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Stat of the week

Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro holds the record for the largest crowd ever at a sporting event, with an estimated 199,854 people attending the 1950 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Uruguay.

In 1956, a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox at the LA Coliseum drew 115,301 spectators, the largest crowd ever for a Major League Baseball game.

The 1993 fight between Julio César Chávez and Greg Haugen at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City drew 132,247 spectators, making it the largest crowd for a boxing match.

The 2010 NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks at Michigan Stadium (nicknamed "The Big House") drew 104,173 fans, making it the largest crowd ever for an ice hockey game.