CHICAGO (February 9, 2007) – World Sport Chicago has donated wrestling shoes and uniforms to outfit the junior and senior teams of the Slovakian Wrestling Federation. The gear is scheduled to arrive in Slovakia this weekend.
The gift was made possible by World Sport Chicago through a unique partnership with the official sponsor of USA Wrestling apparel, ASICS America, which provides discounted clothing and shoes to developing international wrestling programs.
World Sport Chicago is a non-profit organization formed to enhance the image, awareness and participation of amateur sport and international competition in the Chicagoland area.
William Scherr, chairman of World Sport Chicago, met recently with Jozef Liba, the secretary general of the Slovakian Olympic Committee (SOC) in Bratislava, Slovakia, to discuss opportunities for partnership between the SOC and World Sport Chicago.
“After discussing the need for new uniforms and shoes with our Slovakian friends, it became evident that World Sport Chicago could utilize our resources and help,” said Scherr. “We’re happy to do so, and excited about the opportunity to make a difference.”
World Sport Chicago recently held its first international competition, The Chicago Cup, on Tuesday, February 6. The Chicago Cup, a wrestling event which featured the U.S. National Team against the Russian World Champions before a nearly sold-out Welsh-Ryan Arena, will be televised on a taped-delayed basis on WYCC-TV in Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.
About World Sport Chicago
World Sport Chicago was established as an independent not for profit corporation, and the Athlete’s Advisory Council (AAC) of Chicago 2016 will provide strategic counsel, as appropriate. Through strategic partnerships with organizations such as the United States Olympic Committee, International Olympic Committee, National Collegiate Athletic Association and other national governing bodies, World Sport Chicago works to promote the development of recreational and competitive sports throughout the region.
Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Conley is the executive director of the organization, while wrestling world champion and Olympic Medalist William Scherr serves as chairman of the board.
About the Chicago 2016 Exploratory Committee
The Chicago 2016 Exploratory Committee is an Illinois not for profit corporation (which has applied for status as a 501(c)(3) corporation) whose mission is to seek, on behalf of the City of Chicago, the privilege of hosting the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Chicago. The Committee’s Board comprises business, civic, athletic, cultural and academic leaders representing Chicago and the surrounding Midwest region. Its honorary chairmen are Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Patrick Ryan serves as chairman and CEO.
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