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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release

October 22, 2024

City of Toronto and nonprofit Giants of Africa team up to unveil new basketball courts at Firgrove Park

Today, Mayor Olivia Chow, Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Humber River-Black Creek) and Raptors President Masai Ujiri, co-founder of Giants of Africa, unveiled two revitalized basketball courts at Firgrove Park.

The courts were officially unveiled during a community event, which also featured a youth basketball clinic conducted for boys and girls, led by NBA personnel, Raptors Development coaches and Giants of Africa coaches.

The project, which is part of Giants of Africa’s mission to empower youth through sports, was made possible through sponsorship from George Brown College with support from the City of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.

The City is committed to working with community and corporate partners to help advance resident access to recreational spaces that foster community engagement. The revitalized Firgrove Park highlights the impact of strategic partnerships on community development.

For more than 20 years, Giants of Africa has been committed to using basketball as a tool to inspire, educate and uplift young people across Africa and now in Toronto as their first international project. The courts align with Giants of Africa's commitment to empowering youth and embracing the diverse African diaspora community residing in Canada.

Quotes:

"We are thrilled to open the basketball courts at Firgrove Park, creating a safe and vibrant space for our youth to play, learn and grow. This is not just about basketball; it's about building a community where dreams can take flight.”
- Mayor Olivia Chow

“These amazing new basketball courts will be enjoyed by local kids and youth for years to come. Many thanks to Masai Ujiri, Giants of Africa and all involved in bringing them to Firgrove Park.”
- Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Humber River-Black Creek)

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents, and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at www.x.com/CityofToronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto

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