ALL ANTWERP: “You can’t catch three rabbits” (Antwerp)
Every day our reporter and photographer pick a casual passer-by off the street for a chat. Want everyone has a story. And certainly in Antwerp. Today: Hamyd Jallo (20).
“I am very sporty. A year ago I started laying on gymnastics† Do you know that? It’s a kind of strength training. You do handstand, plank, push-ups and other exercises. It requires good mobility, balance and flexibility. I came into existence because I saw plenty of videos about it over and over on social media. On Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat,… I also got involved and thought: that’s possible. Whatever it costs† Little by little I am starting to succeed. Sometimes I surprise myself. Then I think: can I really do this?”
“But I don’t make videos of myself, I don’t post any of this on social media. That’s not for me. I don’t want to be the best. I do want to get the best out of myself. Striving for perfection for myself. I’ll get there†
“Do I have any other goals? Yes, hooray. But you can’t catch three rabbits. I have only just lived in Antwerp. We came here four months ago. I live with my parents. Together with my four brothers and three sisters. We are from Gambia, West Africa. I still have to learn the language, get to know the system. That’s the next thing I’m going to focus on. And today I enjoy the beautiful weather. Especially when the sun is shining, I like Antwerp. I like to be outside. But hey, you can’t escape winter either, isn’t it? evw