VOICED : Skier taking East Timor to the Winter Oly

Yonge Goncalves, a 19-year-old athlete, is set to become East Timor's first Winter Olympics competitor. Raised in France, he was inspired by a childhood joke to represent East Timor. Despite financial challenges, he has gained sponsorship and recognition, even meeting the country's president. Yonge established East Timor's National Skiing Federation to compete internationally. Training in France, he is accepted by fellow athletes and will carry East Timor's flag at the Olympics, aiming to make his country proud.

What inspired Yonge Goncalves to represent East Timor in the Winter Olympics?

• A family tradition

• A friend's joke

• A school project

• A television show

What is one of the major challenges Yonge faces in his skiing career?

• Finding a coach

• Traveling to competitions

• Securing funding

• Learning a new language

How did Yonge Goncalves manage to find sponsors for his skiing career?

• Through social media

• By winning competitions

• Due to the novelty of representing East Timor

• By organizing fundraising events

Where does Yonge Goncalves train for his skiing competitions?

• In Canada

• In East Timor

• In the United States

• In Savua, France

What significant role will Yonge play at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony?

• Singing the national anthem

• Delivering a speech

• Carrying the national flag

• Lighting the Olympic torch