San Francisco Supervisor Bevan Dufty and Legendary NFL Star Jerry Rice to Introduce Team and Coaches Representing San Francisco in the 42nd International Children's Games

What: Introduction of the youth and coaches representing the city of San Francisco When: May 20th, 2008; 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Where: San Francisco City Hall, Goodlett Steps
1 Dr. Carlson B.Goodlett Drive

Event Details:

Former San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice and current City Supervisor Bevan Dufty will introduce more than 90 youth from throughout the city who have been selected to represent San Francisco at the 42nd International Children's Game. The participants were chosen in citywide qualifying tournaments and tryouts over three months. These young individuals will join 1400 youth from 50 countries, spanning all six inhabitable continents, to compete in eight sports in July 2008.

The 42nd International Children's Games are endorsed by the International Olympic Committee.

Interview Opportunities:
-- San Francisco Supervisor Bevan Dufty
-- Former San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice
-- SFICG Chairman of the Organizing Committee, G. Bradford Solso
-- Members and coaches of Team San Francisco

About the 42nd International Children's Games

Scheduled for July 10-15, 2008 the 42nd International Children's Games in San Francisco will bring an estimated 2,000 coaches and athletes (12-15 years of age) from 100 cities and 50 countries from around the world to participate. Endorsed by the International Olympic Committee, the International Children's Games is a premier global, youth athletic event that combines sports and educational programs, cultural exchange opportunities and economic development. The games serve as a vehicle to promote alliances, friendships and common understanding among children around the world and have done so since 1968.

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