The former Power Horse Triathlon Team has a new name: as TEAM SPORT FOR GOOD the triathlon team has joined the Laureus foundation, which supports disadvantaged children and teenagers with the help of the universal language of sports.
“We are proud to be the first professional triathlon team to give our name to the Laureus Sport for Good foundation,” said eight-time Ironman champion and three-time European long distance running champion Timo Bracht on the team’s relaunch. “We’re a professional team, so of course our focus is on taking part in as many races as possible at a high level. But we are also intent on shouldering our social responsibilities. We want to support the Laureus Mission because we have years of experience in the field of sport and know what a positive effect it has on society.”
“TEAM SPORT FOR GOOD’s approach could not have been possible without the support of our partners, so we would like to thank them again, this time officially,” added team manager Karsten Streng.
TEAM SPORT FOR GOOD will not only help spread the word of the foundation’s social commitment and projects among endurance athletes, but also plans to raise funds for the cause via special campaigns. “We and our partners would like to appeal to a wider audience of athletes and fans, to inspire them to support Laureus and become a member of TEAM SPORT FOR GOOD,“ said Karsten Streng, explaining the overall fundraising strategy. The first planned campaigns will be communicated during the following weeks.
“I’m thrilled to see that TEAM SPORT FOR GOOD, a whole team of top triathletes, has joined the Laureus movement, full of current or former world-class sportsmen and women, and that together they will be actively involved in the foundation’s good work all over the world,“ commented Paul Schif, CEO of the Laureus Sport for Good foundation.