Embassy News
BHM 2008 continues with MLK Cup in Tahoua
On February 9, 2008, the U.S. Embassy’s American Cultural Center (ACC), in collaboration with the Nigerien Basketball Federation (FENIBASKET), held the fifth annual Martin Luther King, Jr Cup for Peace basketball tournament in the city of Tahoua, about 600km from Niamey. In this year’s contest Tahoua’s home team won a hard fought victory against visiting regional team from Agadez.
The MLK Cup is part of an ongoing program of sports diplomacy activities sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to encourage teamwork, fair play and healthy competition. The Cup game also serves to commemorate the celebration of Black History Month and to acknowledge the contributions of Dr. King and other key civil rights leaders in the struggle for freedom and equality.
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| Tahoua’s team celebrates victory in the 5th Annual MLK Cup for Peace |
