AKP Sports Foundation hosts AKP Games in Atlanta in early April 2024
April 3, 2024 – The AKP Sports Foundation (AKP SF) is proud to announce the commencing of the AKP Games: Atlanta (AKP Games) on April 6th and 7th in Atlanta, GA. AKP Games is a 3 part weekend event that connects sports and service together for the Asian American community in the Southeast region. The expected attendance is around 400+ students from many different universities, young adults and members of the community of all ages.
John Lee, CEO of AKP Sports Foundation added, “AKP Sports Foundation’s national expansion is taking us to the Southeast region. We are extremely proud to bring our mission of sports and service to the greater Atlanta community. This multi-part weekend of events will be the largest yet for AKP and is a testament to AKP Sports Foundation’s continued commitment and impact across the country.”
Part 1 is a two sports tournament (basketball and soccer). Soccer will be at MOBA Soccer Academy (1000 Moba Dr, Peachtree City, GA 30269) and Basketball at Kedron Fieldhouse (202 Fieldhouse Dr, Peachtree City, GA 30269)
Pool Play- April 6 (Saturday) 8 am to 4 pm
Playoffs- April 7 (Sunday) 12 am to 5 pm
Part 2 is an AKP Cares event where all of our attendees will be taking part in making over 500 meals to serve the underserved community in Atlanta. This will take place at MOBA Soccer Academy during the Opening Ceremony.
Part 3 will be an Asian American Leadership panel event that will feature professional athletes, celebrities and leaders in the community. A Korean themed free dinner will be provided along with the opportunity to professionally network with Georgia based corporations and companies. More information about this event is the following:
Date and Time: April 6th (Saturday), 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Location: The Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta (5900 Brook Hollow Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30071)
Schedule: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm (Dinner and Networking Reception)
7:30 pm to 9 pm (Panel event)
Panel Format: Panelists with a moderator discussing Asian American Leadership and Excellence
Demographics:
16- 30 year old Korean Americans and other Asian Americans
3 States in the Southeast represented- Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina
10 universities in the Southeast represented
Kennesaw State University
Emory University
UNC Chapel Hill
NC State
University of South Carolina
Savannah College of Art and Design
UNC Asheville
UGA
Georgia Tech
Georgia State
Estimated attendance: 300+ people for AKP Games: ATL // 150+ people for Networking and Panel event
About AKP Sports Foundation:
AKP Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. AKP Sports aims to use the power of sports to bring communities together. AKP believes in promoting Asian American sports by elevating Asian American athletes and engaging in charitable initiatives to support those in need.
For more information about AKP Sports Foundation, please visit www.akpsports.org.
