Monica Munga

Started: She took up the sport at age 11 at primary school in Chipata, Zambia. (jica.go.jp, 30 Oct 2019; Athlete, 02 Sep 2024) Reason: She was selected as a Para athlete for a national athletics competition. "When I met track and field, it gave me hope, freed me from the days I had been discriminated, and gave me confidence. Sports not only leads you to a higher level, but also helps you find what you need. By playing an active part, I would like to encourage more albino people to have confidence." (jica.go.jp, 30 Oct 2019) Ambition: To compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. (Athlete, 02 Sep 2024) Milestones: She was Zambia's only representative in any sport at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 14 Aug 2024) Additional Info: OCCUPATION She has worked as a special education teacher in Zambia. (LinkedIn profile, 24 Jul 2024) OTHER ACTIVITIES She featured in an episode of 'Against All Odds', a TV series focused on African Para athletes that was filmed ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games. (airbloom.tv, 01 Jan 2021)