Chevrolet India has donated 150 One World Futbols to the government school in Navlakh Umbre, outside Pune City as part of a larger Chevrolet ‘Day of Play’ global initiative. It aims to bring to life the concept that where there’s play, there are beautiful possibilities. The inaugural ‘Day of Play’, which kicks off in India, will be undertaken by other Chevrolet markets globally through April 2015.
The Chevrolet-branded ultra-durable One World Futbols, were delivered to the school in a Chevrolet Enjoy MPV. It represents a breakthrough in technology for a recreational, multi-sport ball. Designed to outlast any other inflated ball available today, the One World Futbol never needs a pump and never goes flat – even when punctured, making it ideal for use in harsh environments such as disaster areas, refugee camps, conflict zones and other disadvantaged communities where a traditional inflated ball doesn’t last.
Chevrolet India, in the past, donated 91 One World Futbols to Sankalp School in Gurgaon, Haryana and 70 footballs to Gunjur Government School in Bangalore, Karnataka - both schools for disadvantaged children located around GM India facilities.
Commenting on the initiative, Arvind Saxena, president and MD of GM India said, “Our focus is to help school children overcome barriers and unite through the beautiful game of football. Many of these children are growing up in less privileged circumstances where sometimes a game of football could lighten up their lives by teaching them the true meaning of team spirit and fair play.”
