Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Bridgestone China”) held a sports charity event themed “Olympic X Paralympic Go Go Go” in Huizhou, Guangdong today The event aims to encourage children to take part in sports more actively and help build a healthier community. Bridgestone also specially invited Chen Long, the 2016 Rio Olympic badminton men’s singles champion and a member of the “Bridgestone Team” to participate, not only highlighting its status as a global partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, It is also hoped that through a series of sports activities, the Olympic spirit and Paralympic spirit, as well as the core message of Bridgestone’s “Dream Forward”, will be conveyed, and everyone will be encouraged to overcome obstacles and be brave enough to realize their dreams.
A total of 70 children participated in this activity, mainly from elementary school students from Huinan Experimental School in Zhongkai High-tech Zone, where Bridgestone (Huizhou) Tire Co., Ltd. is located, and children of employees of the company; in addition, 40 from Bridgestone Employees of Tongtong (Huizhou) actively participated in the organization and operation of the event as volunteers. By holding this charity event, Bridgestone hopes to encourage all children to actively participate in physical exercise and grow up healthy and strong.
Just as Taihiro Morita, general manager of Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd. said: “The healthy growth of children is related to the future and hope of the country and society. We hope that through such Olympic-themed public welfare activities, we will call on the society to pay more attention to Children’s sports quality education, encourage them to enhance their sports, and build a healthier community. At the same time, Bridgestone, as a global partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, hopes to take the “Chase Your Dream” concept The concept is passed on to more people, and through the inspiration of world-class athletes who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, they can learn the Olympic spirit and Paralympic spirit of not being afraid of hardships and fighting bravely.”
During the event, Chen Long, as a sports volunteer, personally taught badminton skills to the children. Not only that, the children also launched a “challenge” to the world champion on the spot, and spent an unforgettable sports time with Chen Long. For Chen Long, who just became a father in the first half of this year, interacting with these children gave him a lot of emotion.
“Dreams are the driving force for a person to move forward. With dreams, life can have goals. I hope that all children can bravely pursue their dreams and realize their life goals.” Chen Long said, “I am honored to be with Enterprises like Bridgestone that share the same philosophy cooperate to promote sports charity, and at the same time, I also encourage everyone to take part in more physical exercises and maintain a strong body so that they can face every challenge in the future with vigor.”
This public welfare event also held a fun sports meeting, which combined the elements of the summer and winter Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, set up badminton nine-square grid, goal kick for the blind, big foot relay, fun archery and dryland curling, etc. Volunteers were invited Participants and children participate in challenges together to better experience the Olympic movement and feel the spirit of the Olympics and Paralympics. Yahagi Masashi and Chen Long, Senior Deputy General Managers of Production Technology of Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd., also acted as volunteer representatives to present awards to the winners of the Fun Games.
Committed to providing services to local communities and society has always been one of Bridgestone’s core values. As a global partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Bridgestone not only builds a better future through sports activities, but also believes that the power and spirit of sports can transcend geographical limitations, inspire everyone, and unite the world. In the future, Bridgestone will continue to uphold its CSR commitment “Our Way to Serve”, continue to practice corporate social responsibility, and contribute to building a healthier society.
