September 21, 2009 is World Peace Day! With the help from Puma and different organizations in Dominica, the NYCD (The agency I work for) with collaboration with the other agencies was given the opportunity to host a “Peace Match” in honor of World Peace Day. The event took place on October 9, 2009. It was a football match for boys that were under the age of 13. A football academy from New Town and Bathe Estate competed against each other. These two teams are big rivals in the adult league, with Bathe Estate usually winning! This match was different, New Town pulled a 5-2 victory over Bathe Estate. This game was not about winning or losing but rather sportsmanship, respect, and PEACE. Most importantly they were able to come together, show good sportsmanship, and be part of something greater then themselves. The winning team received a special World Peace Day Puma football, a World Peace Day Puma t-shirt, and a trophy. Overall it was a great success; there was a good showing of parents, children, and other adults. I was able to see some of my Primary School children which is always fun to see them outside of school. Enjoy the below pictures. The lighting was hard to work with so the pictures are not the greatest but hope you enjoy anyways!
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