- Rachel Wayne and Tinyiko Shiburi to represent South Africa at the Allianz MoveNow Camp – Global Edition in Munich, Germany from August 31 – September 4, 2023.
- The two teenagers will join 30 others from more than 10 nations between the ages of 14 – 16.
- The camp is a partnership with Olympic and Paralympic Movements, FC Bayern Munich, and Allianz Arena.
Allianz Commercial, a leading global corporate insurance carrier and a key business unit of Allianz Group has selected two young girls to represent South Africa at a global sport camp from August 31 – September 4, 2023. Rachel Wayne and Tinyiko Shiburi, both 16, will be among 30 other youngsters at the Allianz MoveNow Camp – Global Edition in Munich. Allianz launched the Allianz MoveNow program to support and strengthen young people by facilitating access and offering opportunities to become and stay active. The mission is to prepare the next generation for the future by moving their body, mind, and soul ahead of Paris 2024.
The selection process
Rachel, a grade 10 learner at Thomas More College from Westville, KwaZulu-Natal was selected through an online client competition. Tinyiko is a grade 11 learner from Soweto and was selected by her school Diepdale Secondary School and the Non-profit Organization 1st Things 1st based on her academy and sport excellence. The two young girls will be accompanied by Allianz Commercial graduate Anele Dlamini for the whole stay at the camp. The chaperone was selected through a live Olympic and Paralympic quiz and raffle.
“Congratulations to Rachel and Tinyiko for winning the trip to represent South Africa at the Allianz MoveNow Camp – Global Edition in Munich. As Allianz, we care about the future of young people, and through the camp, we are enabling them to dream, have courage and purpose to be able to reach their goals,” says Thusang Mahlangu, CEO of Allianz Commercial in South Africa.
In partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, Allianz Arena, and FC Bayern Munich
In partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, Allianz Arena, and FC Bayern Munich, Allianz sets the stage for participants to try out Olympic and Paralympic sports in a 3-day program with pro athletes and expert coaches for an international group of around 30 teenagers.
“Allianz is the proud ‘Worldwide Insurance Partner’ of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements. We officially began our eight-year worldwide partnership with the Movements in 2021, building on a collaboration with the Paralympic Movement since 2006,” says Mahlangu. “As a supporter of the sports ecosystem and through shared core values of excellence, friendship, inclusion, and respect, Allianz is excited to care and deliver for the ambitions of young people.”
Allianz has enjoyed a trustworthy partnership with FC Bayern Munich for more than 20 years. It encompasses, extending from the naming of the Allianz Arena to the men's, women's, and youth teams, and increasingly covers digital and social media. The performance of the teams on the pitch and the interest of fans around the world has significantly contributed to Allianz’s rise to the #1 insurance brand globally adding emotion and sympathy. Allianz extended this partnership with the German record champion for a further ten years from the 23/24 season until 2033.
The activities at the camp
Allianz MoveNow sparks fun for movement, explores new sports, communicates Olympic and Paralympic values, and inspires youth through accomplished athletes. The activities at the camp will include playing football, flag football, wheelchair basketball, and exploring new sports. The football training sessions will take place at the official training ground of FC Bayern Munich at legendary Säbener Straße. Basketball activities will be held at FC Bayern Munich's youth academy, the FC Bayern Munich Campus. Flag Football try-out will be hosted at the German first division team Munich Cowboys.
“I am excited and honored to chaperone Rachel and Tinyiko as a graduate intern within Allianz. I will get to meet other colleagues from around the world and most importantly ensure that the girls are safe and enjoy their time in Germany,” says Anele Dlamini who joined Allianz early this year after graduating from the University of Johannesburg with a Bcom Accounting degree. “As demonstrated through the Allianz MoveNow Camp, we must take physical exercise for young people in South Africa seriously as it is not only good for their bodies but also for mental health as well,” she adds.
Local camp inspired Tinyiko
Diepdale Secondary School hosted the local Allianz MoveNow Camp towards the end of 2022, which saw over 1400 young people from Soweto attend a career expo and participate in a football and netball challenge. In partnership with former Banyana Banyana Captain and football legend Portia Modise and retired international netballer and netball coach Dumisani Chauke, the program encouraged students like Tinyiko to become and stay active to stand a chance of being part of the global camp. “Tinyiko deserves this trip as she performs well academically, particularly in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and English. She displayed good communication and outstanding leadership qualities during the interview process. Tinyiko is passionate about sport and plays soccer at the school,” says Johannes Munakisi Diepdale Secondary School Principal.
Allianz’s partnership with Diepdale Secondary School
Allianz has and continues to work with Diepdale Secondary School since 2017 through programs such as the Allianz Maths and Science Centre and an enrichment program in partnership with 1st Things 1st to improve educational outcomes. The matric pass rate was only 58.9% then but now averages 80% demonstrating a significant increase in the confidence and morale of teachers and learners after the establishment of the center in 2018. The enrichment program provides reading, comprehension, and spelling in English and extra classes for Maths, Natural Science, Technology, and Economic Management Sciences (EMS) in grade 8. On average, the students that attend the program perform a lot better than those that don’t.
Past beneficiaries of the MoveNow Camp progressing well
The Allianz MoveNow program picks up from the Allianz Explorer Camp - Football Edition hosted by Allianz and FC Bayern Munich which offered over 70 teenagers from 25 nations between the ages of 14 – 16, a chance to meet FC Bayern Munich stars, receive training by youth coaches and participate in innovation and digital activities beyond football. Tebatso Sekoaleng, Molly Mathole, and Amina Alaoui – all from Alexandra represented South Africa in Germany in 2018 and 2019 respectively. All three are progressing well toward their goals. Leshata plays for Orlando Pirates’ second team and works at a retail store in Johannesburg and is in the process of pursuing studies in sports management. Molly is studying Marketing at the University of North-West and plays football for the university. Amina is studying LLB at Varsity College and plays football for the college.
Allianz Commercial serves a wide range of business customers in South Africa, Africa and around the globe ranging from global multinationals to family-owned and mid-sized enterprises, which are the backbone of the economy in many countries, as well as unique and complex risks such as offshore wind parks, shipping or aviation fleets or Hollywood film productions. To all these customers Allianz Commercial provides a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, risk consulting and global program services (Allianz Multinational) as well as seamless claims handling
Tinyiko Shiburi is one of two girls who will be representing South Africa at the Allianz MoveNow Camp | Global Edition in Munich, Germany from August 31 – September 4, 2023. The mission of the camp is to prepare the next generation for the future by moving their body, mind, and soul ahead of Paris 2024. In partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, Allianz Arena, and FC Bayern Munich, Allianz sets the stage for participants to try out Olympic and Paralympic sports in a 3-day program with pro athletes and expert coaches for an international group of around 30 teenagers. Tinyiko is a Grade 11 learner at Diepdale Secondary School, Soweto. This is what she has to say about the camp…
Q: How do you feel about being chosen to represent South Africa at the Allianz MoveNow Camp | Global Edition?
TS: To be honest, I have mixed emotions about being chosen to represent South Africa as it is an amazing opportunity. I am very happy, excited, shocked, and surprised. I would like to thank Allianz and my school, Diepdale Secondary School for this opportunity.
Q: What are you doing in terms of training to prepare yourself for the camp?
TS: I am doing a lot of different exercises on my own and also with two male friends from the school’s team to prepare myself for the camp.
Q: Who is your favorite Olympic or Paralympic athlete and why?
TS: Caster Semenya. She is one of the fasters runners alive and is passionate about what she does.
Q: What are your thoughts about the importance of physical exercise for teenagers?
TS: I think physical exercise in the lives of teenagers helps reduce stress, improves mental health, and keeps them fit and healthy.
Q: What sports are you passionate about?
TS: Soccer and netball. I enjoy them because we get together and work together as a team like one big family.
Q: What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy and how does this enable you to do well at school and in life?
TS: I jog, walk, and do other exercises to keep myself fit and healthy. I also meditate on a regularly.
Q: Share any thoughts you have…
TS: I would like to thank Allianz for picking me for this awesome opportunity and I hope that they allow other students to experience this.
Rachel Wayne is one of two girls who will be representing South Africa at the Allianz MoveNow Camp | Global Edition in Munich, Germany from August 31 – September 4, 2023. The mission of the camp is to prepare the next generation for the future by moving their body, mind, and soul ahead of Paris 2024. In partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, Allianz Arena, and FC Bayern Munich, Allianz sets the stage for participants to try out Olympic and Paralympic sports in a 3-day program with pro athletes and expert coaches for an international group of around 30 teenagers. Rachel is a grade 10 learner at Thomas More College from Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. This is what she has to say about the camp…
Q: How do you feel about being chosen to represent South Africa at the Allianz MoveNow Camp | Global Edition?
RW: I am excited and honored to have been chosen to represent my country. I am looking forward to meeting new people from around the world and getting to know about cultures different from mine.
Q: What are you doing in terms of training to prepare yourself for the camp?
RW: I am generally quite busy with sports. This term at school is a quiet term for girls’ sports, but I am continuing to play club hockey twice a week.
Q: Who is your favorite Olympic or Paralympic athlete and why?
RW: Jess Lardant – A South African Indoor Hockey player, who I met at a training clinic with the SA Women’s Indoor team. She was encouraging, inspirational and motivated me to play to my best ability and to be confident with my skills and strengths.
Q: What are your thoughts about the importance of physical exercise for teenagers?
RW: I feel that it allows one to be their true self and have fun doing something they love, without the influence and pressures of social media.
Q: What sports are you passionate about?
RW: Hockey, both field and indoor, is my favorite sport that I have enjoyed playing for years. Athletics comes second, followed by netball.
Q: What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy and how does this enable you to do well at school and in life?
RW: I have always played a lot of sports and danced for the first 13 years of my life. I love sport and it enables me to clear my head. I have met most of my closest friends through sports. Sport allows me to make friendships with people I would never have met if it weren’t for sport and allows me to have those friendships for many years, even if they live far away.
Q: Share any thoughts you have…
RW: I am grateful to Allianz for this opportunity – I am sure this will be a life-changing experience.
Anele Dlamini, The Chaperone
Allianz Commercial Graduate Intern Anele Dlamini will chaperone Rachel Wayne and Tinyiko Shiburi to the Allianz MoveNow Camp - Global Edition in Munich Germany from August 31 to September 4, 2023. The mission of the camp is to prepare the next generation for the future by moving their body, mind, and soul ahead of Paris 2024. In partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, Allianz Arena, and FC Bayern Munich, Allianz sets the stage for participants to try out Olympic and Paralympic sports in a 3-day program with pro athletes and expert coaches for an international group of around 30 teenagers. Anele is a graduate of the University of Johannesburg with a Bcom Accounting degree and is originally from Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal. This is what she has to say about the camp…
Q: How do you feel about being chosen as the chaperone in South Africa especially as a graduate intern within Allianz?
AD: I feel very excited and honored for being chosen to chaperone Rachel and Tinyiko, especially as a graduate intern within Allianz Commercial. I will get to meet other colleagues from around the world and most importantly ensure that the young ladies I will be traveling with are safe and will enjoy their time in Germany.
Q: How are you preparing for this role given the fact that you haven’t traveled overseas before?
AD: I am preparing for this role by communicating with the previous chaperone, Portia Tshehla asking her for guidance and advice. I am also talking to people who have traveled abroad and also absorbing the information and advice they give me.
Q: What are your thoughts about the Olympic and Paralympics Movements and Allianz’s partnership of these movements?
AD: My thoughts about the Olympics and Paralympics are that it is a great and building platform for people who are gifted physically, and they get to showcase what they can do and especially with Paralympics; I keep on learning that nothing is impossible, and no disability or challenge can stand in your way. Allianz’s partnership with this movement proclaims that we are 100% for this movement and we are rooting for more people to join and embrace their capabilities.
Q: Who is your favourite Olympic or Paralympic athlete?
AD: My favorite Paralympic athlete is our very own track star, Ntando Mahlangu. Faced with sickness from a young age, he blossomed into an amazing athlete; not letting his disability get in his way.
Q: What are your thoughts about the importance of physical exercise for young people in South Africa?
AD: I think we must take physical exercise for young people in South Africa seriously. Physical exercise is not only good for your body but also for your mental health as well.
Q: What sports are you passionate about?
AD: The sport I am passionate about is hockey. I am not that good at it but I would like to polish up my skills in it and be more informed about the sport.
Q: What do you do to keep yourself fit and healthy and how does this enable you to perform better at work and in life?
A: I love dancing and whenever I get the chance I dance. I see it as a form of exercise as your body is relieved from tension and it is an enjoyable exercise. I also walk to and from work. I do home exercises by watching YouTube videos and I prepare healthy meals for myself. This enables me to perform better at work and in life as I am active and do not slumber.
Q: Share any thoughts you have…
AD: Physical exercise is underrated, and people don’t realise how easy it is to spiral out of control and let go of yourself. To live a long and healthy life, do exercises, participate in a sport you like and eat healthily. This is an act of self-love and self-care.
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