South Africa Broadcast Corporation covered the innovative collaboration between Basketball Africa League and Special Olympics where the League hosted a Unified match up during a quarter of one of a BAL game. The following is an excerpt from the article titled BAL and Special Olympics showcase power of inclusive sport in SA:
The collaboration between BAL and Special Olympics South Africa continues to highlight the unifying power of sport, as the two federations host the third unified celebrity match which features twelve Special Olympics athletes alongside celebrities and BAL players in the third quarter of the first game.
Speaking exclusively to SABC Sport, CEO of Special Olympics, Ancilla Smith says the federation is excited about the long-standing collaboration with Basketball Africa League in showcasing the power of sport to create inclusion and acceptance.
“So we’re very excited. This is our third year collaborating with the BAL and Special Olympics in South Africa. We are very excited today to be hosting our third unified celebrity match in the third quarter of the first game today,” said Smith.
