Results are Tagged with "Sports Envoy Program"
Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports in Morocco
Working with the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, the U.S. State Department dispatched two former U.S. Women’s National Team players and one former coach to Morocco for a sports envoy program.
Edna Campbell and Bo Outlaw Visit the Republic of Congo
Partnering with the WNBA and NBA, the U.S. State Department invited two former professional basketball players, Edna Campbell and Bo Outlaw, to work with young athletes in the Republic of the Congo.
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Holds a Special Clinic in Japan
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
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
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
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
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
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
Following past visits to South Korea, Taiwan, and Colombia, Sports Envoys Barry Larkin and Joe Logan embark on a fourth program in Ecuador.
Former NBA & WNBA Players Host Basketball Clinics in Indonesia
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.