Visa (NYSE: V), the world's leader in digital payments, invited Team Visa athlete Brolin Mawejje to Ski Dubai, where he did a bold ski stunt to an admiring target market and shared his inspirational quest of attempting to become the very first Ugandan snowboarder to qualify for the Olympic Winter Games.

Brolin's Ski Dubai stunt marks the start of a month-long campaign by Visa in partnership with Ski Dubai where Visa cardholders that spend AED 350 and over can enter the draw for an opportunity to win a trip of a life time to the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018, which will certainly be held in between 9-25 February in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

On his first visit out to Dubai, Mawejje dashed through three LED-lit rings at the park in the snow park of Ski Dubai in a constant series prior to landing completely on the Team Visa snowboarding ramp. He additionally hung out discussing his experiences to Visa's Dubai group and hosted a masterclass with local aspiring professional athletes, consisting of Ski Dubai's sponsored professional athletes.

Karim Beg, Head of Marketing MENA, Visa said: "It's a pleasure to have with us one of the most formidable and inspiring members of Group Visa. Brolin's occupation so far is a testimony to the philosophy of never ever surrendering, and we want him all the vest best for his future athletic undertakings. After his amazing stunt today, I can confidently say that Visa's Dubai office is absolutely Team Brolin."

Brolin Mawejje added: "It was a demonstrating showing snow stunts in warm Dubai with the Visa team. It's been my initial see to the city, and I obtained an actual feeling of the interest and excitement for sporting activities right here, also its philosophy of accomplishing the impossible! My childhood years taught me that no matter just how much a dream might seem, the will to do well will certainly keep pressing you in advance, and I encourage everybody who has a goal to keep forging ahead, no matter exactly how low the probabilities might seem."

After growing in a village outside Kampala, Uganda with his father and six brother or sisters, Mawejje transferred to Lincoln, Massachusetts at the age of twelve to cope with his separated mother, becoming taken on by a local household. Mawejje is trying to end up being the first ever Ugandan Winter Olympian in history while examining to be an orthopedic surgeon. After suffering from a heart attack in early 2017, he has actually established his views on completing for his nation at the Olympic Wintertimes Games Beijing 2022.

In addition to medical school, Mawejje is additionally studying for his Master's degree in Public Health. After his athletic occupation, he plans on coming to be a cosmetic surgeon and returning to Uganda to construct medical facilities. He additionally takes satisfaction in motivating the future generation of African Wintertime Olympians by showing them that they can accomplish anything that they set their minds to.

Considering that 1986, Visa's dedication to the Olympic Movement, National Olympic Committees, and individual athletes has been a key factor in making certain the continuation and success of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. As a pleased Worldwide Sponsor of the Olympic Gamings, Visa will certainly be the exclusive payment services sponsor and the only card accepted at the Olympic Games through 2020.