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Tania Lee

MAS

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IOC Young Leader Bio:

Tania Lee is a sports dietitian and former competitive swimmer with a passion for athlete development and well-being. She co-founded the Sports Nutrition Academy (SNAc) in Malaysia and served as lead sports dietitian for the Malaysian national athletes at the Southeast Asian Games in Singapore (2015) and Kuala Lumpur (2017), as well as at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Tania also co-founded the Malaysian Olympism in Action Society (MOiAS), which promotes the Olympic values and inspires active and healthy lifestyles through community programmes. As an IOC Young Leader, she is determined to create inclusive and sustainable opportunities for young athletes of all abilities to become future leaders.

Project: Inclusive Leadership Programme (iLEAP)

iLEAP is an inclusive leadership initiative designed for young athletes regardless of their background, gender or abilities. The programme bridges the gap between abled and differently-abled athletes by offering leadership training through four core modules: sporting values, healthy living, life skills and social competency.

Delivered as an annual three-day, two-night stay-in programme, iLEAP is fully led by athletes or ex-athletes who are also experts in their fields. Participants receive mentorship from experienced sports leaders and develop greater self-awareness, confidence and leadership capacity.

Since its creation, iLEAP has inspired more than 180 young athletes, 32% of whom are athletes with disabilities, and has already seen over 20 participants step into leadership roles in their schools and communities. By creating opportunities for athletes of all abilities, iLEAP continues to set new standards for inclusive leadership development in sport.

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Sustained Financing

In recognition of the impact of her project, Tania was granted sustained financing, extending her term as an IOC Young Leader until the end of 2025. This additional funding supports the scaling and long-term sustainability of iLEAP, building on the progress made during her initial term.