About Us
Founded in early 2020, the EDI committee is made up of volunteer disc sport athletes from across the Asia-Oceanic region. It is a sub-committee under the Womens Development Committee Chair, within the Asia-Oceanic Flying Disc Federation
About Us
Founded in early 2020, the EDI committee is made up of volunteer disc sport athletes from across the Asia-Oceanic region. It is a sub-committee under the Womens Development Committee Chair, within the Asia-Oceanic Flying Disc Federation
Our Committee Members
Committee Member
Bisan G Abuaita
As a woman living in a society governed by patriarchal customs and as a Palestinian living under an Israeli military occupation that controls every aspect of my life,
I, as many other Palestinian women, face the difficult challenge of establishing our rights when we are discriminated against at every societal level.Therefore, as an athlete and an Ultimate frisbee player, I want to be of good help encouraging women to take part in such activities.
Committee Member
Chrissy Lind-Hunter (she/her)
I’m Filipino-British, grew up in Hong Kong now based in Malaysia; I’m also currently a captain for Black Widows, a Asian women’s ultimate frisbee team seeking to elevate Asian athletes and diversity in teams.
As a mixed-race athlete I am a passionate speaker on topics related to culture mapping in Spirit as well as colonial legacies and privilege systems in sport. I have played elite level mixed and womens Ultimate for Great Britain and Malaysia, and coached U24 Malaysia with a focus on inter race, religion and cultural diversity. I want to address what true reparation and social justice should be present in sports. I am currently completing a PhD in innovative school leadership practices in Malaysia.
Committee Member
Corey Alexander (he/him/they/them)
I’ve been playing UF since 2014, primarily in Brisbane, Australia (Turrbal/Yuggera land). UF has given me such joy and happiness as well as opportunities to travel the world and establish meaningful friendships across the world, including throughout the AOFDF region.
I am also a queer, transmasculine athlete who has spent the better part of 5 years defending my place in male dominated spaces. I am passionate about gender equality and equity in our sport and will continue to challenge the notion of boycotting the binary.
Committee Member
Sangee Manorahan (she/her)
I’ve been playing UF since 2010, in Chennai, India. It’s been a wonderful experience getting to know the worldwide community and witness the growth of the sport.
As pioneers of this incredible sport, I feel we hold a certain responsibility towards keeping UF communities inclusive by actively making ultimate accessible to all intersections and through creating safe learning spaces for all the users.
Committee Member
Chafic Mekkaoui (he/him)
UAE Ultimate president and committee for Wasta Ultimate (Dubai), Chafic is passionate about ensuring the sport is inclusive and gender balanced especially
through seeing the potential of the UAE region. In addition, Chafic believes literacy and access to education supports the wider development and life opportunities
of young people – even disc sports can be an excellent place to foster role models and tell great stories!
Our Advisor
Advisor
Ping Bautista
Ping’s role is the Ultimate Chair in the AOFDF Committee, and Director of JMJ Sports.
The past year has been incredibly challenging for Ultimate and the community, and now the state of disc sports are varied in the AO region: some are back ‘to normal’, others are back in lockdowns. Ping is considering what the next few years particularly for grassroots Ultimate, and believes the sport priorities need restructuring: a focus on education, Spirit of the Game and EDI.
Our Committee Members
Committee Member
Bisan G Abuaita
As a woman living in a society governed by patriarchal customs and as a Palestinian living under an Israeli military occupation that controls every aspect of my life,
I, as many other Palestinian women, face the difficult challenge of establishing our rights when we are discriminated against at every societal level.Therefore, as an athlete and an Ultimate frisbee player, I want to be of good help encouraging women to take part in such activities.
Committee Member
Chrissy Lind-Hunter (she/her)
I’m Filipino-British, grew up in Hong Kong now based in Malaysia; I’m also currently a captain for Black Widows, a Asian womxns ultimate frisbee team seeking to elevate Asian athletes and diversity in teams.
As a mixed race athlete I am a passionate speaker on topics related to culture mapping in Spirit as well as colonial legacies and privilege systems in sport. I have played elite level mixed and womens Ultimate for Great Britain and Malaysia, and coached U24 Malaysia with a focus on inter race, religion and cultural diversity. I want to address what true reparation and social justice should be present in sports. I am currently completing a PhD in innovative school leadership practices in Malaysia.
Committee Member
Corey Alexander (he/him/they/them)
I’ve been playing UF since 2014, primarily in Brisbane, Australia (Turrbal/Yuggera land). UF has given me such joy and happiness as well as opportunities to travel the world and establish meaningful friendships across the world, including throughout the AOFDF region.
I am also a queer, transmasculine athlete who has spent the better part of 5 years defending my place in male dominated spaces. I am passionate about gender equality and equity in our sport and will continue to challenge the notion of boycotting the binary.
Committee Member
Sangee Manorahan (she/her)
I’ve been playing UF since 2010, in Chennai, India. It’s been a wonderful experience getting to know the worldwide community and witness the growth of the sport.
As pioneers of this incredible sport, I feel we hold a certain responsibility towards keeping UF communities inclusive by actively making ultimate accessible to all intersections and through creating safe learning spaces for all the users.
Committee Member
Chafic Mekkaoui (he/him)
UAE Ultimate president and committee for Wasta Ultimate (Dubai), Chafic is passionate about ensuring the sport is inclusive and gender balanced especially
through seeing the potential of the UAE region. In addition, Chafic believes literacy and access to education supports the wider development and life opportunities
of young people – even disc sports can be an excellent place to foster role models and tell great stories!
Our Advisor
Advisor
Ping Bautista
Ping’s role is the Ultimate Chair in the AOFDF Committee, and Director of JMJ Sports.
The past year has been incredibly challenging for Ultimate and the community, and now the state of disc sports are varied in the AO region: some are back ‘to normal’, others are back in lockdowns. Ping is considering what the next few years particularly for grassroots Ultimate, and believes the sport priorities need restructuring: a focus on education, Spirit of the Game and EDI.
