Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports.
Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, 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—conversations that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, industry leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, entertains, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in building 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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