Rhasidat Adeleke and Israel Olatunde joined up with Spar yesterday to launch a competition for one lucky shopper plus a friend to win a VIP fan experience at the 2024 European Championships in Rome.
Olatunde, Ireland’s fastest ever man, kicked off the competition by video calling Adeleke, who has been living in Texas since 2021, to find out what Irish comforts she can’t live without.
Spar is the principal sponsor of the Championships, taking place on Rome from the 7th to the 12th of June, and is calling on the Irish public to show why we are known as the best fans in the world by sending messages of support for the two athletes in the campaign.
The most unique, passionate and energetic message will win a 3-day trip for two to hand deliver a personal care Spar package of Irish comforts to the sprint stars in Rome, including flights, accommodation and VIP passes to the European Championships.
SPAR has sponsored the European Athletics Championships since 1996, supported over 80 competitions over those 28 years and promoted healthy living through sport and a balanced diet.
“I’ve set myself ambitious targets for this season and cannot wait to go toe-to-toe with the fastest athletes in Europe,” said Adeleke.
“It means the world to me that I can compete alongside a close friend like Israel and represent my family, friends, community and the people of Ireland.”
“Support really can make the difference between winning and losing and knowing that I’ve got the backing of SPAR and the nation means so much.”
“As an organisation with 28 years of supporting European and Irish athletics, we know that even the best individual performances are built on support and teamwork,” added Colin Donnelly, Spar Sales Director
“Along with my 14,000 Spar colleagues, I’m proud to lend Spar’s support to two of the best athletes to come out of Ireland and look forward to hearing the public’s messages of support.”Along with my 14,000 Spar colleagues, I’m proud to lend Spar’s support to two of the best athletes to come out of Ireland and look forward to hearing the public’s messages of support.”
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