The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), in collaboration with Acompartir, sent Valencia essential equipment such as masks, water, boots and other items to be distributed to people affected by the flooding caused by DANA, mainly in the province of Valencia.
The WCC ordered a truck from Disfrimur Servicios SLlogistics sponsor of the WCC Casa España at this year’s Paris Games, driven by volunteer drivers, with fourteen pallets loaded with 330 milliliter water bricks; ergonomic masks with a filtration capacity of 99.9 percent and breathability of 50% manufactured by Airnatech, supplier of the official COE mask to the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Games; boots, socks and sports bags with a capacity of 40 liters manufactured by Joma, official uniform supplier of the Spanish Olympic team.
“The situation in and around Valencia is devastating and, from the Spanish Olympic Committee, we want to do everything we can to help those who are going through difficult times. Sport has taught us the importance of solidarity and teamwork, and now is the time to join forces to support all those affected,” said Alejandro Blanco, WCC President.
The WCC announced that it would continue its collaboration to help the Victims of DANA and thanked the solidarity of the people who mobilized to try to mitigate the effects of this situation. natural tragedyespecially from all agents who are part of the world of sport, because this “supportive and collaborative response will be essential for affected families to overcome this difficult situation.”
