One team. One dream.
A polio-free world.
The world has made huge strides against polio with cases down 99.9% over the last four decades. With renewed global attention and commitment, we can finally beat polio, but the last stretch is the toughest.
As with any challenge, we are stronger when we work together as a team.
Team End Polio is a world-class roster of athletes, global leaders, and polio eradication supporters united for a polio-free future. Team members will use their voices on social media and during sporting events to advocate for a world where no child has to live in fear of being paralyzed by polio.
Use the social media toolkit below to help Team End Polio shine a spotlight on the urgent need to end polio for good. Check in with the Team here, on social media, and at global sporting events to follow along.
Ade Adepitan
British Paralympian & polio survivor
Wasim Akram
Pakistani National Men’s Cricket Team former captain & cricket commentator
Muhammad Ali
Pakistani National Men’s Cricket Team fast bowler
Junior Bosila Banya
French professional breakdancer & polio survivor
Minda Dentler
American Ironman world champion & polio survivor
Michael Essien
Ghanaian international football legend
Ramesh Ferris
Canadian Rotarian, global end polio advocate, endurance athlete, polio survivor
Bismah Maroof
Pakistani National Women’s Cricket Team former captain
Ajara Nchout
Cameroonian professional footballer
Anne Wafula Strike
Kenyan, British Paralympian & polio survivor
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Let’s raise our voices and support the historic fight to eradicate polio. I’m joining sports legend and Team End Polio member [see Team Member handles in bios above] to help #EndPolio for good. Teamendpolio.org.
Every child deserves protection from deadly, preventable diseases. We’re so close to eradicating polio, but we can only beat this virus as a team. Let’s unite to #EndPolio now. Teamendpolio.org
Sports legends from around the world are joining Team End Polio. One team. One dream.
Join their call for a polio-free world for every child: Teamendpolio.org
Known as the “Sultan of Swing”, Wasim Akram is a legendary cricketer and former captain of the Pakistan National Cricket Team. Recognized as one of the greatest bowlers of all time, Wasim is now a renown public figure, TV presenter, mentor, and international cricket commentator.
Ramesh Ferris is a Rotary member, international immunization advocate, and polio survivor. As part of his efforts to raise awareness about the need to end polio, Ramesh hand-cycled 7140 kilometers across Canada. Ramesh is an author and speaker, envisioning a polio-free future for children everywhere.
Minda Dentler is a polio survivor and the first woman wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. She is an outspoken advocate and author, channeling her energy to empower children and adults to achieve their goals no matter the challenges.
Bismah Maroof made her cricket debut at the age of 15 and played for Pakistan for over a decade and a half. She is the all-time leading run scorer for her country in One-Day Internationals and T20 Internationals. Bismah was named Pakistan’s T20 captain in 2016 and ODI captain in 2017 and has represented Pakistan in several World Cups across formats.
Muhammad Ali made his Test debut for Pakistan in December 2022 against England in Rawalpindi. He has played two Tests for Pakistan and is a regular member of the Pakistan Shaheens. Muhammad was instrumental in Multan Sultans’ journey to the final as he took most wickets for a fast bowler in the Pakistan Super League 2024. He has also played for Zarai Taraqiati Bank.
Follow Muhammad on Instagram.
Junior Bosila Banya is a dancer, choreographer, and comedian, considered to be one of the world’s best breakdancers of the past 20 years. A polio survivor and former winner of France’s Got Talent, Junior uses his platform to elevate issues from immunization to healthy masculinity.
Follow Junior on Instagram.
