CALDplay: Sport unites through trials and triumphs
More than 350 people of all ages from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds were united by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) for the CALDplay Gala last week.
Aisha receives the ball on the wing. She dribbles past one, two opposition players and from the tightest of angles, calmly slots the ball past the goalkeeper as the crowd erupts – only it’s heartbreak as the ref spots an infringement and disallows the goal.
This is the CALDplay Gala; where the trials and triumphs of sport bind people together.
More than 350 people of all ages from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds were united by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF), in conjunction with WorkSafe Victoria and the MCC Foundation, across Footscray last week, for the CALDplay Gala; a celebratory day of friendship, football and food!
Competition was fierce but fair across all levels throughout the day, no less so than during the inaugural walking-soccer tournament – allowing for the participation of people of all skill and fitness levels…
The senior tournament grand final ended with a nail-biting penalty shootout, with VU Nicholson crowned champions.
FULL article: https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1471492/caldplay-sport-unites-through-trials-and-triumphs



