Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Team GB Lauren Williams (Taekwondo)

The transcript narrates a personal journey of discovering Taekwondo by accident while watching the Olympics. Despite initial reluctance, the speaker's family encouraged them to pursue the sport, leading to selection in the team at a young age. The journey involved sacrifices, including moving away from family and friends. The speaker emphasizes the importance of family support and encourages others to seize opportunities and overcome self-doubt, highlighting the increased participation of women in sports.

How did the narrator first come across Taekwondo?

• They attended a live event.

• They were inspired by a friend.

• They saw it by accident on TV during the Olympics.

• They read about it in a magazine.

What was the narrator's initial reaction to trying out for the Taekwondo team?

• They were eager and excited.

• They were hesitant and said no initially.

• They were indifferent.

• They were confident and ready.

How did the pandemic affect the narrator's family support?

• It made them less supportive.

• It had no effect.

• It brought them closer together.

• It separated them further.

What does the narrator suggest to those who doubt themselves?

• To avoid taking any chances.

• To take risks and seize opportunities.

• To stay in their comfort zone.

• To wait for the right moment.

What is the narrator's message to people watching the Olympics from home?

• To enjoy the games as a spectator.

• To support their local teams.

• To consider pursuing their own Olympic dreams.

• To focus on other sports.