World Sport Chicago

YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC A PREVIEW OF WORLD SPORT CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CUP  (Full Article)

Thu, 07/31/2008 - 10:36am

CHICAGO (July 29, 2008) – The Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer, along with Illinois Youth Soccer, put on a youth soccer clinic Tuesday in Addams Park as part of the festivities for the 2008 World Sport Chicago International Cup. In attendance were teams from Germany, Nigeria and Mexico, as well as many participants from the United States. More…

WORLD SPORT CHICAGO LAUNCHES GLOVES NOT GUNS PROGRAM  (Full Article)

Fri, 11/09/2007 - 12:25pm

CHICAGO (November 9, 2007) – With the goal of introducing Boxing to young people who otherwise might not be exposed to the sport, World Sport Chicago is formally launching its new Gloves Not Guns Program today in cooperation with USA Boxing, the Police Athletic League, and the Chicago Park District.

World Sport Chicago Receives USOC Grant  (Full Article)

Fri, 10/12/2007 - 9:26pm

Gloves Not Guns Program

Success in life is all about making smart choices, and finding the courage to face challenges that may at times seem insurmountable. Gloves Not Guns is a new community program that offers a free introduction to the sport of boxing for any interested youngster. Launching this fall in Chicago and staged in partnership with World Sport Chicago, USA Boxing and The Chicago Police Athletic League, Gloves Not Guns lets kids experience first-hand the discipline, conditioning, and boxing techniques that will make every participant feel better about their life, both physically and mentally. Gloves Not Guns...Do you have what it takes? For more information about Gloves Not Guns, contact Joe Sanchez at (630) 774-0494 or go to USA Boxing site

City of Chicago and Chicago 2016 Announce Formation of World Sport Chicago  (Full Article)

Tue, 01/09/2007 - 11:06pm

Strategic Sport Alliance Developed to Promote International and Local Sport Throughout Region

The City of Chicago and Chicago 2016 announced today the formation of World Sport Chicago, a long-term alliance that will promote the development of amateur sport and international competition in the Chicagoland area. The announcement was made at a press conference by Mayor Richard M. Daley and Chicago 2016 Chairman Patrick G. Ryan, who were joined by area student-athletes, Olympians and local partner organizations.