Encouraging young talent
For little Kumara Wadu Parami Apsara, aged eight, it was the best day of her young life — she became the centre of attention when Laureus World Sports Academy member and Olympic legend Steve Redgrave visited the Foundation of Goodness community sports project in Sri Lanka.
Kumara is the winner of a worldwide drawing competition. Her design is engraved into the case back of the Portofino Chronograph Edition Laureus Sport for Good
Foundation, a special edition watch from IWC Schaffhausen. Five time Olympicgold-medal-winning rower
Redgrave travelled to Sri Lanka, to congratulate the youngster and hand over her prize. It is the sixth time that IWC Schaffhausen has selected a model from its collection to support the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. This year, the jury selected the illustration by Kumara, who interpreted the theme of the competition — ‘Time to inspire’ — with a picture showing four young girls happily playing sport and enjoying themselves. The engraving is a reminder that a portion of the proceeds from sales will help disadvantaged children
around the world. Steve Redgrave said, “It’s wonderful to think that the drawing Kumara has made will travel around the world on the back of this watch from IWC and raise money to help other youngsters like her.”
The Portofino Chronograph Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in stainless steel is available in a limited edition of 2,500 watches. Designed in characteristic Laureus blue, it is a symbol of hope for a better future.
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Steve Redgrave presents award to the winner of 2012 IWC Laureus Watch drawing competition
Winning drawing as an engraving on the case back of Portofino Chronograph
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