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Sat. July 27, 2024, 01:30|Tottenham Hotspur
Five members of our first men’s team met with representatives of a children’s hospice in Japan for a cultural exchange between both groups.
New signings Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, along with Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro and Alejo Véliz, took part in a series of Japanese cultural activities and games with youth and families at Yokohama Children’s Hospice during the club’s pre-season break in Tokyo.
The Yokohama Children’s Hospice project is to provide a place where children whose lives are at risk, their siblings and the whole family can enjoy the richness of life in a family environment, share joy and gain lasting benefits. term mutual support. This hospice is only the time of its kind being established in Japan.
The games included classic Japanese toys, such as Kendama, and players took turns guessing how they came up with each of the games. Pedro and Alejo also wore the classic summer kimono to fully immerse themselves in the local culture while participating in the activities.
Archie said: “It is very important that as a club we are successful in reaching new communities when we stop over in other countries. “These young people have been through some very difficult times and to be able to come and hear their stories and enjoy the day with them was special.
Deki, for his part, added: “It was lovely to meet those young people and see their smiles as they taught us some classic Japanese games. It has been wonderful to meet families, receive information about their culture, and in return, percentage facets of our own culture.
Hisato Tagawa, director of Yokohama Children’s Hospital, said: “It is a very important day for us as we are part of the experience of the players interacting with our children and families. The youngsters were able to draw strength and motivation from their meeting with the players, which will undoubtedly help them overcome a difficult stage in their lives. Many thanks to Tottenham Hotspur for this experience.
The Club recognizes the unique and positive impact we can have on the lives of children and families who are going through very difficult times. That’s why supporting charitable causes is a key component of our business during pre-season tours.
This is the essence of our highly successful charitable partnership in our country with Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, which we have been raising awareness about for over 8 years, helping them grow and move into a committed hospice building that provides care for children with serious illnesses. north and central London.
Through our own charitable foundation, the Club is also committed to providing life-changing playing opportunities for some of society’s most vulnerable teams.