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FIFA/ Coca Cola World Cup in

Suriname

Presentation October 29 2013

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President Bouterse addresses audience

Suriname is a football loving country and we

are excited to see the worlds most prestigious

sports trophy making its historic first ever

tour of Latin America.

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Today I am proud to be present as Suriname

receives the signal honor of being part of the

Coca Cola FIFA World Cup Trophy tour.

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Suriname, which holds the Pro Tempore Presidency of UNASUR, is

delighted that the finals in 2014 will be held in Brazil - a leading UNASUR

member-state,.

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Suriname truly values the game of football and has been attempting to

gain a place in the World Cup finals since 1962. .. Although we have not

yet qualified, one silent dream that burns strongly in our hearts is for usto get to the finals one day.

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I value Football and other sports to help build both personal and national

character. As a country we celebrate the achievements of our gifted

Surinamese football players and other sports people.

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I know that in our midst there are upcoming champions. Even though we

are a small country, we have the fire in our belly to bring them to life. I

urge our youth to never forget the words of Invictus:

You are the masters of your fate. You are the captains of your

souls!

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You have it in you to be champions. We believe in you. We are

supporting your dreams. Today we will let this visit strengthen our

conviction to lift the trophy of victory as winners.

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Suriname continues to invest in its youth! Thus, we have created theCaribbean Sports Academy to provide academic sports-training to bright,talented, young sports leaders across the Caribbean Community, in football,track and field, swimming, volleyball and others games.

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I thank FIFA and Fernandesthe local manufacturer of Coca Cola, for

bringing the World Cup trophy to us in this rich multi-cultural

harmonious society. I am confident that all Surinamers will lift their

dreams of performing to the center of the world stage not only in

football but in other sports.i

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Sports play a major part in shaping the motivation of nations. It helps to

cement values of self-discipline, dedication and courage.