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![]() From being an Olympian and world class athlete for over almost two decades, I was able to travel all over the world. I can honestly say my experience as a Sports Envoy sits atop that list. Khadevis Robinson, Sports Envoy Zimbabwe |
Programs in Action

Scout Bassett, Paralympic Track & Field, China, 2018
Evan Lysacek, Ice Skating, Japan, 2020
Evan Lysacek, Ice Skating, Japan, 2020
Harlem Globetrotters, Basketball, Uzbekistan, 2019
Chris Waddell, Paralympics, Tanzania, 2019
Barry Siff, Triathalon, Panama, 2018
Scout Bassett, Paralympic Track & Field, China, 2018
Harlem Globetrotters, Basketball, Lithuania, 2017
Shaquille O'Neal, Basketball, Cuba, 2016
Paul Walker & Karin Korb, Wheelchair Tennis, Romania, 2015
Julie Chu, Lonnie Hannah II & Andrew Yohe, Sledge Hockey, Kazakhstan, 2014
Cobi Jones, Soccer, Brazil, 2014
Middlebury College, Field Hockey, India, 2019
Ken Griffey Jr, Baseball, Mexico, 2014
Dikembe Mutumbo, Basketball, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2007
Erik Spoelstra, Basketball, Philippines, 2009
Jason Collins, Basketball, Brazil, 2015
Jessica Mendoza, Softball, Nicaragua, 2013
Swin Cash, Basketball, United Kingdom, 2012
Dean Karnazes, Running, Kazakhstan, 2016
Dean Karnazes, Running, Kazakhstan, 2016
Dean Karnazes, Running, Kazakhstan, 2016
Lizzie Armanto, Skateboarding, Denmark, 2019
Allyson Felix & Joshua George, Track & Field, Brazil, 2014
Allyson Felix, Track & Field, Brazil, 2014
Joshua George, Paralympic Track & Field, Brazil, 2014
Barry Siff, Triathalon, Panama, 2018
Barry Siff, Triathalon, Panama, 2018
Trooper Johnson, Wheelchair Basketball, Russia, 2015
Jill Ellis & Ashlyn Harris, Soccer, Liberia, 2016
Alex Morgan & Servando Carrasco, Soccer, Tanzania, 2017
Alex Morgan & Servando Carrasco, Soccer, Tanzania, 2017
Jackie Joyner Kersey, Track & Field, Palestinian Territories, 2014
Jackie Joyner Kersey, Track & Field, Palestinian Territories, 2014
Julie Foudy, Soccer, Brazil, 2013
Brandi Chastain, Soccer, Brazil, 2013
Julie Foudy, Soccer, Brazil, 2013
Briana Scurry, Soccer, Germany, 2011
Briana Scurry & Amanda Cromwell, Soccer, Germany, 2011
Videos
Press Releases
- ECA’s Virtual Discussion on Gender Equity in Sport Featuring Sports Icon Billie Jean King
- Breaking Barriers: The NHL’s Willie O’Ree, Documentary Film & Global Discussion on Racial Equality (02/21)
- U.S. Sports Envoy Talks Mental Health during COVID-19 (11/20)
- ECA Launches the Get Fit Virtual Campaign (04/20)
- ECA Launches the Step In, Dream Big Campaign to Empower Girls and Women through Sports (06/19)