By Spakes Xapile | Programme Manager
Ten boys in our Junior School of Excellence programme are still thanking their lucky stars after an amazing trip to the UK at the beginning of October 2015.
The ten U13 boys received the opportunity to go on a Sport and Cultural Tour to the UK to take part in a Festival of Rugby organized by our charity partner Touraid. This incredible tour had the boys travelling out of their country and being in a plane for the very first time in their lives. To put the cherry on top, this trip was alongside the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England.
The United Through Sport boys were hosted by the Ripley Court School and played against 9 other teams from around the world. The actual Festival of Rugby was over two days, and the boys spent more time doing sightseeing around London and various cultural activities with their host school buddies. In the tournament, the boys performed extremely well, winning 8 of the 9 matches they played, positioning them 2nd at the end of the Festival.
Visiting the Twickenham Stadium, watching The Lion King and watching the Italian rugby team train are some of the highlights from the trip. As young rugby players who have big dreams to represent their country professionally one day, meeting rugby legend Chester Williams was definitely an honour and a huge inspiration for all the boys.
Children in our programmes come from difficult backgrounds and such opportunities drive and inspire them to work even harder to make a success of their lives. Opening the world up to them means they not only get to experience different cultures, but also get to share and take pride in their own culture. It is through organizations that have a common goal as United Through Sport that we are able to offer such opportunities this to our youth. Touraid does amazing work tackling child poverty and we are forever grateful for the relationship we have with them.
“My time in England was amazing. Everyday I think about my host family and all the new friends I made at Ripley. I cannot believe I travelled to England, I hope to go back when I finish school.” – Onele, 13 years old, United Through Sport Beneficiary
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