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adidas invites UK public to name Olympic football

adidas is giving the UK public the chance to name the official football to be used at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The brand, the Official Sportswear Partner for London 2012, has a design for it, but is challenging people to come up with a name.

The design of the ball will remain under wraps until it’s unveiled in spring 2012, where one lucky winner will become part of Olympic Games football history and will have their suggested name printed on it.

The winner will be involved in the official launch of the ball, be one of the first people to get presented with a London 2012 football and receive two tickets to the 2011 Champions League Final at Wembley.

“It’s really exciting for all in football to have the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to London in 2012,” says Everton and England U21 midfielder Jack Rodwell (pictured).

“The Games capture the whole world’s attention and it’ll be amazing to have the finest sportsmen and women competing in Britain.

“I would be proud to be involved and represent Team GB, as competing in an Olympics on home soil is without a doubt a once in lifetime opportunity.

“As far as a name suggestion goes, I would call the football The Quest, as competing and winning the Olympics is a real sporting journey.”

Nick Craggs, marketing director for adidas UK, adds: “The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be truly momentous occasions and we want to offer up this unique honour and opportunity to a member of the UK public.

“I am very much looking forward to seeing the suggestions and helping to choose a name befitting of such an occasion.”

Enter your name suggestion at www.adidas.co.uk/nametheball.

Closing date for entries is midnight on February 28.

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