Night of the Diamonds celebrates Antwerp sports laureates | Antwerp
AntwerpOn Friday evening, May 6, the city of Antwerp celebrated the sporting achievements of its athletes, sports clubs, Olympians and Paralympians at the ‘Night of the Diamonds’ in the Handelsbeurs. She also won career awards from a number of top athletes. During the show, Sporting set up A beautiful Antwanette for, the sister of mascot Antwan. From now on, she will help promote sports and exercise among Antwerp youth.
Every year Sporting An Antwerp celebrates (top) sports athletes and clubs with an award show: the Night of the Diamonds. Due to the pandemic, the annual event was forced to postpone twice, but on 6 it was finally time. In the Handelsbeurs, about 70 athletes and 10 sports clubs were honored for their achievements in 2020 and 2021.
source of inspiration
“In a difficult and unpredictable 2020 and 2021, many Antwerp athletes shone on an (inter)national stage, both jointly and collectively. It was time to put all those impressive performances in the spotlights”, says alderman for Sport Peter Wouters. “In addition to being sporty, our top athletes also have an important social value. They are the banner of our sports city and a source of inspiration for our youth, who may one day follow in their footsteps. And they are the best ambassadors imaginable for helping Sporting Een’s mission: getting as many Antwerp residents as possible to exercise and exercise.”
Four career awards were presented. For example, Thomas Briels was celebrated, who said goodbye to his international hockey career with the Red Lions at the gold at the Olympic Games through the large gate. Kimberly Buys, who hung her swimming cap for charity after the Belgian Championship in Leuven and a special world record in the 4×100 freestyle, was also honored. Finally, swimming champion Pieter Timmers and top judoka Dirk Van Tichelt could be put in the spotlight on their sports retirement.
Antwanette
Two years after the introduction of mascot Antwan, Sporting A lined up during the Night of the Diamonds for its little sister: Antwanette. From now on she will be used to promote sports and exercise among Antwerp children. Soon Antwanette and Antwan will appear together at school, in the sports club, on squares, during sports camps and online.
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