VOICED: Peace through punches

In Rio's favelas, boxing is used to teach discipline and provide education to youth, offering an alternative to street violence. The program offers free training and life lessons, covering topics from environmental issues to citizenship. Antonio, a boxing coach, has seen positive changes in students' behavior. Jardee, a participant, turned his life around through the program, returning to school and aspiring to be a journalist. The initiative aims to reduce violence and provide hope in a challenging environment.

What is one of the main benefits of boxing for youth in Rio's favelas?

• It helps them become physically stronger.

• It provides them with a sense of discipline and focus.

• It guarantees them a professional boxing career.

• It allows them to travel internationally.

What additional lessons do students receive at the boxing studio besides physical training?

• Cooking and nutrition classes

• Foreign language courses

• Advanced mathematics and science

• Environmental issues and citizenship education

How long has Antonio been teaching boxing at the studio?

• Five years

• Two years

• One year

• Ten years

What was Jardee's situation before joining the boxing program?

• He was already a professional athlete.

• He was a top student in his school.

• He was involved in community service.

• He had dropped out of school and faced a grim future.

What is Jardee's dream after rejoining school?

• To become a professional boxer

• To become a journalist

• To become a teacher

• To become a doctor