FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Toronto
Thursday, April 29, 2010
For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup trophy makes a stop in Canada. Canadian dignitaries, athletes and dozens of fans welcomed the FIFA World Cup Trophy in Toronto on Wednesday.
Canadian artist K'NAAN, the artist behind the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem escorted the trophy off the plane. Holding the revered trophy is reserved only for heads of state and members of the FIFA World Cup winning teams.
The trophy is on an 138,902 km trip around the world, before it settles in South Africa in June for the start of the World Cup. It will be awarded to the winning nation at each tournament that occurs every four years.
The trophy stands around 36 centimetres high, weighs more than 13 pounds and is made of solid 18-karat gold. {#}
Canadian artist K'NAAN, the artist behind the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem escorted the trophy off the plane. Holding the revered trophy is reserved only for heads of state and members of the FIFA World Cup winning teams.
The trophy is on an 138,902 km trip around the world, before it settles in South Africa in June for the start of the World Cup. It will be awarded to the winning nation at each tournament that occurs every four years.
The trophy stands around 36 centimetres high, weighs more than 13 pounds and is made of solid 18-karat gold. {#}
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