Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, with over 30 years of global sports industry experience, this podcast isn’t about quick fixes or empty talk. It’s a platform for authentic, purpose-driven conversations that go beyond the game to explore how sports can drive positive, actionable change.
Born from a passion for impact, Pre-Zero Sports Talk dives into today’s most pressing themes: performance and well-being, leadership, innovation, coaching, community impact, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, governance, geopolitics, and more. Each episode cuts through the noise and greenwashing, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues — stories that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark transformation. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, business leader, or someone who believes in the power of sport to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, inspires, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more connected world — one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
From Struggle to Strength: A Conversation with Arif Mirza
In this powerful episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Arif Mirza, a venture capitalist, fitness entrepreneur, and global sports event organizer. Arif’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—starting from a personal fitness transformation that led to a passion for empowering others through sports.
Arif shares his experience of how fitness saved his life and how this personal journey led him to create Dubai’s largest fitness expo and support emerging athletes, especially in Pakistan. He discusses the importance of providing opportunities to young athletes, his mission to break down barriers for Pakistan's Olympic hopefuls, and how Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics has sparked new hope for sports in Pakistan.
We explore the critical role of sustainability in sports event planning and how Arif’s innovative approach minimizes environmental impact at large-scale events. This episode is packed with insights on fitness, community building, and real change-making, no greenwashing, just straight talk.
Tune in to hear how Arif’s vision transforms lives, inspires athletes, and sets new standards for sports events worldwide.
Key Takeaways:
- Arif’s transformation through fitness and its impact on his career.
- The challenges and rewards of organizing major fitness expos.
- His commitment to supporting Pakistani athletes for the 2028 Olympics.
- The importance of sustainability in sports event management.
- The influence of Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic victory on future generations.
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