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Results are Tagged with "Sports Envoy Program"

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Holds a Special Clinic in Japan

U.S. soccer forward, Abby Wambach, meets some potential future members of Japan's national soccer team.

As part of the “Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative,” the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team took to the soccer field with Japanese girls in Sendai, Japan on March 27.

Sam Perkins and Dikembe Mutombo Travel to South Sudan

The South Sudanese wheelchair basketball team plays a game.

Sports Envoys Sam Perkins and Dikembe Mutombo traveled to South Sudan in October 2011 to lead a series of basketball clinics and teambuilding exercises with young people ages 12-25.

Former NBA Legends Sam Vincent and Andrea Stinson Travel to Jordan

The Envoys pose with a group of young Jordanian female players after a basketball clinic.

Partnering with the NBA and WNBA, the U.S. Department of State sent legends Sam Vincent and Andrea Stinson as well as NBA clinician Marty Conlon to Jordan in July.

Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. Visits Japan

Cal Ripken huddles with young baseball players.

As a Public Diplomacy Envoy, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. traveled throughout Japan to spread goodwill through baseball.

Tony Sanneh and Kate Markgraf Travel to Ethiopia

Tony Sanneh works on header techniques with a young Ethiopian.

In coordination with US Soccer, the State Department sent former soccer stars Tony Sanneh and Kate Markgraf to Ethiopia.

Tony Sanneh, Danielle Slaton, and Cheryl Bailey Travel to Malaysia

A young Malaysian athlete works on her ball handling skills during a clinic in Kuala Lumpur.

Former U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team player Tony Sanneh and former U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team player Danielle Slaton traveled to Malaysia.

Sports Envoys in Ecuador: Barry Larkin and Joe Logan

Group shot before a baseball clinic with Sports Envoys Barry Larkin and Joe Logan in Ecuador.

Following past visits to South Korea, Taiwan, and Colombia, Sports Envoys Barry Larkin and Joe Logan embark on a fourth program in Ecuador.

Soccer Envoys Keep the Ball Rolling to Empower Women and Girls in Argentina

Former U.S. Women's National Team star Amanda Cromwell demonstrates a kick for the young players in Argentina.

As a part of the Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative, former U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) player Amanda Cromwell and former U.S. WNT coach Lauren Gregg went to Argentina as sports envoys.

Former NBA & WNBA Players Host Basketball Clinics in Indonesia

Edna Campbell leads drills with the participants.

In partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, the U.S. State Department sent former NBA legend, Rick Mahorn, and WNBA star, Edna Campbell, to Indonesia.

American Basketball Players Travel to Venezuela

Darvin Ham, Kayte Christensen and Greivis Vasquez sit with clinic participants.

Two U.S. Sports Envoys, Kayte Christensen and Darvin Ham, joined former Maryland and current Memphis Grizzlies player, Greivis Vasquez, for a series of basketball clinics in Greivis’ hometown, Chacao, Venezuela.

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