Champion Europe Supports Special Olympics and Young Athletes
HanesBrands announced that Champion Europe contributed personalized apparel to 240 athletes and volunteers at the first European Unified Youth Basketball Tournament in Italy. This initiative highlights a long-term partnership with the Special Olympics to foster inclusion and celebrate athletes of all abilities. Athletes from 16 European nations participated, training and competing together. Champion Europe emphasizes its commitment to social inclusion and community engagement, promoting respect among all individuals. This partnership has been ongoing for over 20 years in the United States.
- Champion Europe donated personalized apparel to 240 individuals at the Special Olympics event.
- The initiative promotes social inclusion, gender equality, and volunteerism.
- Strong partnership with Special Olympics enhances brand visibility and reputation.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 27, 2023 / HanesBrands
Originally published on HBI Sustains.com
Champion Europe donated personalized apparel to 240 athletes, volunteers and members of the Special Olympics committee at the first European Unified Youth Basketball Tournament in Sansepolcro, Italy. This contribution is part of our ongoing partnership with Special Olympics to promote a world free from discrimination where everyone can be a champion.
"Champion was honored to play a part in promoting these amazing athletes and celebrate the inclusion of everybody," said Champion Europe Vice President of Human Resources, Caterina De Rossi. "Special Olympians and their families illustrate what it means to be true champions. We're excited to further our partnership with the Special Olympics, ensuring we do our part to create a more comfortable world for every body."
The competition featured athletes from 16 European nations, ages 14 - 30 years with and without intellectual disabilities, who trained and competed together. After the medal ceremony, all the athletes proudly wore their Champion gear, showing their compassion, determination and commitment to fair play - values they embrace on and off the court.
"We are very happy to have Champion Europe as a partner, who firmly believes in sport as a means for personal and cultural growth," said Alessandra Palazzotti, National Director - Special Olympics, Italy. "Special Olympics' athletes teach us to welcome challenges and face them with strength, courage and determination. Supporting these athletes means promoting a culture based on respect and inclusion and the creation of a society in which all people can be recognized for their abilities and not discriminated against for their differences."
This tournament is part of a year-long project that provides equal opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, promotes volunteerism, social inclusion, gender equality and grassroots community engagement.
Champion is proud to partner with Special Olympics around the world, including the United States, where we've been a partner for more than 20 years.
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