- WWE issued the following tonight:
WWE® BECOMES FOUNDING PARTNER FOR
2014 SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA GAMES
East Rutherford, NJ – April 7, 2013
– WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced today it has become a Founding Partner for the 2014
Special Olympics USA Games, a national sporting event taking place in New
Jersey June 14-21, 2014. The announcement was made on stage during
WrestleMania® 29 at MetLife Stadium with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie,
2014 USA Games Chairman & CEO TJ Nelligan, President of Special Olympics,
North America Bob Gobrecht, President of Special Olympics New Jersey Marc
Edenzon, WWE Executive Vice President, Creative Stephanie McMahon and Special
Olympics athletes Ashley Weber of New Jersey and David Dennin of Connecticut.
Nearly 3,500 athletes will travel to
New
Jersey for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games to compete in 16
Olympic-style team and individual sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches,
10,000 volunteers and an anticipated 70,000 spectators. The 2014 USA Games will
celebrate the Special Olympics movement, promote the ideals of acceptance and
inclusion through sport and showcase the abilities of athletes with
intellectual disabilities. The 2014 USA Games will be staged throughout Mercer County , NJ including competitions at Princeton University , Rider University , the College of New Jersey and Mercer County Park , with the Opening Ceremonies taking
place at the Prudential Center in Newark .
“New Jersey is honored to have been selected to
host the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. We are excited for these games to not
only bring participants and spectators to our state, but we are thrilled at the
opportunity to show others from around the nation, the true spirit of New Jersey ,” said Governor Chris Christie.
“These Games expand the reach of inclusion and acceptance and allows a wider
audience to recognize and applaud the talents of the athletes who are
participating in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.”
WWE will utilize all of its
platforms, including TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media to
generate awareness and raise funds in support of the USA Games. WWE will serve
as the Official Production Partner of the Games, filming the Opening Ceremonies
as well as producing daily recaps of the sporting competitions and special
events throughout the Games. WWE will also produce an hour-long television show
highlighting the Games. WWE Superstars and Divas will participate in various
events in conjunction with the promotion of the 2014 USA Games, and WWE
employees will serve as volunteers at the Games. Additionally, WWE will make a
financial contribution to support the Games.
“As evidenced by WWE’s Be a STAR
anti-bullying alliance, which aims to build a positive and equitable
environment through education and awareness, we knew we found a perfect partner
in the WWE for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games,” said TJ Nelligan, Chairman
& CEO of the 2014 USA Games. “The drive behind Special Olympics is to build
communities of inclusion and acceptance for individuals with intellectual
disabilities through sport. The 2014 USA Games is a celebration of these
efforts on a national scale. We are proud to partner with the WWE so that we
can expand our reach and showcase how remarkable our athletes truly are.”
“WWE is proud to serve as a Founding
Partner of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and utilize our global platforms
to bring more attention to the accomplishments of so many determined and
extraordinary athletes,” said WWE Chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon. “WWE, its
Superstars and employees look forward to being a part of these important
events.”
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