Monday, March 8, 2010
Pictures from the Special Olympics Nigeria Patrons Cocktail
Special Olympics Nigeria had a cocktail on the 16th of February in appreciation of all our partners. Thanks to everyone who came out to make the night a success.
Friday, March 5, 2010
“The Ball” (Football's Olympic Torch)
“The Ball” (Football's Olympic Torch) in Nigeria: April 8th – 14th 2010
Brief History
Football's Olympic Torch
Every four years, a legendary football – The Ball – makes the journey
from Battersea Park, London (where the very first FA-rules football
match was played) to the Opening Ceremony of the Football World
Cup.
In doing so, it enriches the competition with a symbol that matches
the spirit of the Olympic Flame.
In 2010, The Ball will make a 10,000 mile pilgrimage to South Africa
through West and East Africa.
The 2010 journey will be grassroots celebration of the power and
excitement that football brings to a myriad of wonderful cultures on the
way to the world’s greatest sporting event; the World Cup.
In partnership with Special Olympics, The Ball will visit special events at their centers throughout Africa.
These events will include games of Unified Soccer, where teams Feature athletes with and without intellectual disabilities, in the very best spirit of the game, helping to create communities of tolerance and Inclusion across the world.
Special Olympics Nigeria will organise a novelty Unified Soccer match featuring Special Olympics Nigeria soccer players and celebrity soccer players.
Partners:
Special Olympics Africa
Special Olympics Nigeria
DHL
Astro Soccer 2000
Freestyle Football Association
Spirit of Football
Search and Groom
Alive and Kicking
Venue: Astroturf 2000 Ikoyi
Date: Saturday April 10, 2010
Expected Num of Guests: Adults - 1,000
Brief History
Football's Olympic Torch
Every four years, a legendary football – The Ball – makes the journey
from Battersea Park, London (where the very first FA-rules football
match was played) to the Opening Ceremony of the Football World
Cup.
In doing so, it enriches the competition with a symbol that matches
the spirit of the Olympic Flame.
In 2010, The Ball will make a 10,000 mile pilgrimage to South Africa
through West and East Africa.
The 2010 journey will be grassroots celebration of the power and
excitement that football brings to a myriad of wonderful cultures on the
way to the world’s greatest sporting event; the World Cup.
In partnership with Special Olympics, The Ball will visit special events at their centers throughout Africa.
These events will include games of Unified Soccer, where teams Feature athletes with and without intellectual disabilities, in the very best spirit of the game, helping to create communities of tolerance and Inclusion across the world.
Special Olympics Nigeria will organise a novelty Unified Soccer match featuring Special Olympics Nigeria soccer players and celebrity soccer players.
Partners:
Special Olympics Africa
Special Olympics Nigeria
DHL
Astro Soccer 2000
Freestyle Football Association
Spirit of Football
Search and Groom
Alive and Kicking
Venue: Astroturf 2000 Ikoyi
Date: Saturday April 10, 2010
Expected Num of Guests: Adults - 1,000
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