Bangkok--Feb 3--Thana Burin Asia Pacific
True’ s two week online auction of the only autographed Liverpool 1977 Euro Cup championship t-shirt in Thailand has received a lot of interest from Liverpool football fans nationwide, of which the proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics Thailand charity organization.
The online auction drew bids from many Liverpool fans across the country who vied to own the Liverpool memorabilia bearing the signatures of 4 Liverpool players : Ian Callaghan, Steve Heighway, Tommy Smith and Phil Neal who were part of the team that won the European Cup in 1977
Mr. Ardkit Suntornwat, Director and General Manager Multimedia Business of True Corporation Plc, said “The online auction at www.trueworld.net commencing on 21 January 2006 received very good feedback from Liverpool fans. The number of Liverpool fans who participated, together with the amount of money generated from the online auction, was very overwhelming. Today, we have invited the top ten bidders to participate in the live auction that will determine the winner of the Liverpool 1977 Euro Cup football t-shirt, which is the only one of its kind in Thailand.”
Proceeds from the auction will go to the Special Olympics Thailand charity organization to support sports development for disabled people. True operates the only Thai portal in the country compiling sports information, particularly on the British football scene. Currently, True is offering opportunities for football fans in Thailand, through www.trueworld.net, to participate in quiz programs to win gold bars embossed with the logos of four British football clubs: Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. On the website, visitors can view information about these clubs, as well as highlights of football matches. True is the only website authorized by Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United to broadcast their football activities.
The proceeds from the online auction will be presented to the committee of Special Olympics Thailand to develop sports skills and capabilities of disabled people in Thailand,” Mr. Ardkit concluded.
About Special Olympics Thailand : an international nonprofit organization dedicated empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physic productive and respected members of society through sports training competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellect disabilities year-round training and competition in Olympic-type s and winter sports. There is no charge to participate in Special Olympics Thailand.
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