A Sport Named Solutions

EVENT DESCRIPTION

On the occasion of its official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, in the context of the Paris 2024 sports events, Fondation de France Asia is organising on 19 June 2024 an exceptional evening celebrating sport as a solution to social, racial, gender or social inequalities, with a screening of David Blough’s film “XXI – A Sport named solutions”.

Co-organised with the Consulate General of France as part of “the Night of Ideas” (La Nuit des Idées), the event will also be an opportunity to share examples of integration through sport in Hong Kong, with a discussion between the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and its beneficiaries.

Inspired by the essay ‘A sport named solutions’ by David Blough, the film ‘XXI – A sport named solutions’ is an unprecedented immersion into emblematic initiatives in the field of sport and social impact. Through inspiring testimonials from beneficiaries, former sportsmen and women, educators and voluntary workers, we discover how these initiatives are opening up the field of possibilities when it comes to the place of sport in tomorrow’s world. Through the inspiring testimonies of beneficiaries, former athletes, educators and community workers, we discover how these initiatives are opening up the field of possibilities when it comes to the place of sport in tomorrow’s world. This documentary presents stories from five different countries, offering a diversity of perspectives and experiences in a captivating journey.

Topic of the discussion: Is Sport the solution in fostering unity and inclusivity in Hong Kong?

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of sports as a panel of experts explain how sports serve as the preferred avenue to unite diverse communities in Hong Kong. Featuring insightful perspectives from Sport For Development charity, marketing professional, and Community coach, this discussion led by Laureus Sport For Good Foundation will uncover the synergies between sports, marketing, and community engagement to bridge societal divides.

Key topics will include:

The unique capacity of sports to transcend social, cultural, and political boundaries is showcased through local case studies.The role of innovative marketing strategies and impactful storytelling in driving broader community participation and support for sports-for-good programsStrategies for leveraging the platforms and influence of community coaches and sports organizations to champion inclusivity