Apollo Crews and Ali took part in the Beyond Sport Global Awards 2019 in New York City on Sept. 12. The Beyond Sport Global Awards celebrate, support, raise awareness and provide funding for ways sports are being used to help make the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals a reality.

Crews and Ali also participated in the “On Courage: Leadership in the Face of Adversity” panel discussion earlier in the day alongside Ayman Hill, Courageous Use of Sport Award Nominee and WWE Community Champion, and Chris Mosier, Hall of Fame Triathlete and transgender advocate.