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adidas's Jabulani unveiled
(FIFA.com) Friday 4 December
2009
On the day of the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
South Africa™, the official ball for the competition has been unveiled. The
adidas Jabulani, which means ‘to celebrate’ in isiZulu, is the 11th
edition of adidas's FIFA World Cup balls.The 11 colours that are present
on the Jabulani pay tribute to both football and the country in which Africa’s
first-ever FIFA World Cup will be held. They represent a colour for each
team player, every official South African language and for each of the 11
South African communities that will welcome the world next year. The design
celebrates two of the most important facets of the South African nation -
diversity and harmony - as it is these principles that make it such a colourful
and welcoming nation.Grip 'n' grooveJabulani ushers
in some major advances in football technology. Running your hands over the ball,
the first impression is the grip’n’groove texture, which allows for maximum
control, stable flight and perfect grip under all conditions.
The grip ’n’ groove’s profile circles twist around round
the entire ball in an optimal aerodynamic way and the integrated
Karla Siguenza on 05 Feb 10The 2010 FIFA World CupTM is the first in the history of world football's governing body to be held in Africa.
