Nyarko is a student leader for Athletes in Action, a campus faith group that says its attendance has doubled in the last year at the U of A. More than 30 athletes who compete in track, wrestling, football and swimming meet every week to pray and talk about life and sports. Many participants are drawn to talk about the unique stresses that high-level athletes face, Nyarko said. Nyarko knows that many people might assume when athletes pray, they're "asking" for a win. "You're leaning on God and praying to God for that courage and confidence to perform to the best of your abilities.

Source: CBC News March 13, 2019 18:56 UTC