Our Champion for Peace
Benjamin BOUKPETI
Canoe
Togo
Sport is an excellent means of education. A good education changes our life and this is the reason why I think that sport really can change lives, especially the lives of children, therefore the whole of society.
Biography / Awards
August 12th 2008: Benjamin Boukpeti becomes the first Olympic medalist of his country, Togo. Benjamin wants to share his experience and promote the true values of sport. He also wants to develop his sport in Africa and especially in Togo.
Olympian, olympic medalist 2008 – Bronze, African Champion