Erhard sport supports the homeless World Cup 2009 Rothenburg – 30 million for Gomez, 60 million for Kaka, 94 million for Ronaldo. If these days are reported football, involves mostly garbage millionaires and astronomical transfer fees. Is overlooked, that football can convey quite different values. At the Homeless World Cup (HWC) self-esteem, passion, enthusiasm in the Centre are: the homeless World Cup in Milan from 6 to 13 September experienced its seventh edition. 480 homeless people from 48 countries participate under the motto “48 Nations – one goal: kick off poverty and homelessness” – 48 Nations – a goal: kick against poverty and homelessness. The Homeless World Cup sports passion connects social commitment. It gives people who otherwise often overlooked a public stage: players will wear the Jersey of their country, sing their national anthem and earned praise for their services. This increases self-esteem.
For the vast majority the participation of the HWC a turning point in their lives. At Abu Dhabi you will find additional information. A good example is Richard, goalkeeper of team Austria 2008: “Richard has gotten much self-esteem through the Homeless World Cup, has become open and started to tell his story to others”, his team boss reported. “In the course of the HWC he has shaved the more unkempt beard and he had a new hairstyle at the team meeting after the tournament and was top elegantly dressed.” As an official supplier of the playing fields, the renowned sports device manufacturers Erhard sport International supports the project. Jochen Koppl, Managing Director of Erhard sports, is pleased about the new partnership: “As a socially committed company, we support projects of the youth and sports sponsorship for years and explicitly welcome the initiative of the Homeless World Cup.” Homeless World Cup: “Homeless World Cup” only homeless, street newspaper vendors, asylum seekers and people who are in drug or alcohol rehabilitation, may play. The invitation, To send players to go to facilities that offer sports programs for their clients.
According to the international rules of street soccer is played. Both sexes separated and mixed teams are allowed. Since 2003, the Homeless World Cup is aligned annually from any other nation. From 6th to 13th September 2009, teams from 48 Nations to the coveted title play in Milan. More information on the Internet: ERHARD SPORT – heavily in every discipline: Erhard sports International GmbH & co. KG, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, has around 10,000 articles of worldwide leader in sports equipment. For the 1880 family-owned company, now has more than 200 employees in the works of Rothenburg and Burgbernheim manufacture. Major international events such as World Championships and the Olympic Games are regularly equipped sport of Erhard. The planning and equipping of sports facilities is one of the core competencies of the company.