Sports against Racism events are a knockout...
As I walked around the football pitches of Europes largest open-air 'Phoenix Park', the energy was contagious. With it's 13th year in place, the 'Sports Against Racism Irish Soccerfest' was undeniably a hit.
On September 12th and 13th, Childrens' painted-faces were transfixed by the clown and entertainemnt show. Whilst the 'Concern charity kitefest' filled the sky with an array of colour-filled kites. It was a profound moment for anyone who was present.
Cloaked behind the innocence of the angelic smiles, the noteworthy passion and determinated of the players was seen. Varying from the 'All-African Insaka' and 'Moldovan' teams to that of ladies from 'Raheny' and 'O'Devenney'. Every individual involved both on and off the pitch, including myself, had their own reasoning to back up this cause.
Upheld by Ken McHue and their board of directors at 'Sports Against Racism Ireland' are working to curb the societal issues of racism and Xenophobia. Always working from the grassroots up, such annual events allow for their awareness to spread. The positive response to this event suggesting the mark that they are making on the Irish public.
Despite this, racial intolerance is an issue that spreads across the globe. Thankfully 'SARI' and 'Show Racism the Red Card' in the United Kingdom and Ireland are doing a remarkable job at confronting this issue. Once again, proving that Sports can not only provide jobs, businesses and entertainment. It can breakdown impassable walls that nothing else can.
Let's hope their success continues for the SARI '10Km Crookfest run on November 7th' and for all events which are sure to follow suit.
On September 12th and 13th, Childrens' painted-faces were transfixed by the clown and entertainemnt show. Whilst the 'Concern charity kitefest' filled the sky with an array of colour-filled kites. It was a profound moment for anyone who was present.
Cloaked behind the innocence of the angelic smiles, the noteworthy passion and determinated of the players was seen. Varying from the 'All-African Insaka' and 'Moldovan' teams to that of ladies from 'Raheny' and 'O'Devenney'. Every individual involved both on and off the pitch, including myself, had their own reasoning to back up this cause.
Upheld by Ken McHue and their board of directors at 'Sports Against Racism Ireland' are working to curb the societal issues of racism and Xenophobia. Always working from the grassroots up, such annual events allow for their awareness to spread. The positive response to this event suggesting the mark that they are making on the Irish public.
Despite this, racial intolerance is an issue that spreads across the globe. Thankfully 'SARI' and 'Show Racism the Red Card' in the United Kingdom and Ireland are doing a remarkable job at confronting this issue. Once again, proving that Sports can not only provide jobs, businesses and entertainment. It can breakdown impassable walls that nothing else can.
Let's hope their success continues for the SARI '10Km Crookfest run on November 7th' and for all events which are sure to follow suit.
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