HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food
company in the United States, is
proud to sponsor the inaugural edition of the Genuine World Cup
through its global initiative, Goya Cares, which is focused on
safeguarding children's well-being. This tournament aims to foster
inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism
through sports. Additionally, the tournament will feature "Genuine
Connect," a networking event where various organizations will
discuss insights and address key challenges facing the sector
moving forward.
"At Goya Foods, we believe in the power of community and the
importance of inclusivity. Sponsoring the Genuine First Cup is not
just about supporting a tournament; it's about standing together to
uplift and celebrate individuals with intellectual disabilities and
autism. Through our Goya Cares initiative, we are committed to not
only supporting programs and events that protect our children but
also fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to
shine. We are proud to be part of this initiative that
promotes understanding, acceptance, and unity through the beautiful
game of soccer," said Bob Unanue, President and CEO of Goya
Foods.
The first edition of the tournament, hosted by Houston Dynamo
FC, will run from August 1 through August
3 and feature 12 teams from the
United States, Mexico,
Spain and Portugal. Confirmed teams include Houston
Dynamo FC, Inter Miami and Special Olympics Texas from the United States; Club Tigres, Querétaro FC
and Mexico DI National Team from Mexico; Sporting Clube de Portugal and SL Benfica from Portugal; and Athletic Club Fundazioa,
Fundació Barça, Valencia CF and Nàstic de Tarragona from
Spain. The tournament will feature
a group stage on August 1-2, and the
final will be played on August 3 at
Shell Energy Stadium, home of Houston Dynamo FC.
"We are delighted to host such an important event that brings
together inclusive teams from top clubs. We extend our heartfelt
gratitude to Goya Foods for their generous sponsorship and overall
support of this event. This first edition of the tournament will
not only be an opportunity to unite people from different countries
and cultures through soccer in an unforgettable experience, but
also to raise awareness of the need to continue working for the
inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and autism,"
Nacho Torras, one of the organizers of the Genuine World Cup.
In addition to hosting the 12 participating teams, Rice University will also host "Genuine Connect," a
networking event on the morning of August
1 that will bring together a variety of relevant speakers to
highlight current initiatives and future challenges in promoting
the inclusion of people with disabilities and Autism in
society.
About Goya Cares: Goya Cares was
established in 2021 and has helped raise awareness among millions
of people around the world while supporting organizations and
individuals through the Goya Cares coalition. The mission of
Goya Cares is to educate, support, and protect children, and
families, from being enslaved, abused and subjected to the trauma
associated with child trafficking, and the impact of mental health;
to encourage community collaboration by recognizing the risks and
working collectively to raise awareness and protect our youth.
#GoyaCares. For more information, please visit:
www.goyacares.com
About the Genuine World Cup: The Genuine World
Cup is an international sporting event that aims to promote
diversity and inclusion through football by bringing together teams
from different parts of the world to compete on a global platform.
In this inaugural edition, we are proud to have representation from
Europe, the United States and Mexico, highlighting the unity that sport can
bring between different cultures. For more information on the
Genuine World Cup and to follow real-time updates, visit:
www.genuineworldcup.com.
Contact:
Natalie
Maniscalco
natalie@retromedianyc.com
845.659.6506
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