Embassy Events 2003

A Diplomatic Slam-Dunk for Ambassador Hill

12 February 2003

Ambassador Christopher Hill has a new title to add before his name: "All Star." The Ambassador was the only diplomat to play in the all-star game February 12, sponsored by "Gazeta Wyborcza," one of Poland's leading newspapers. His teammates included actors Andrzej Nejman, Mateusz Damiecki and Marcin Dorocinski, as well as journalists Maciej Dowbor (TVP), Wojciech Michalowicz (Polsat) and Marek Zochowski ("Przeglad Sportowy"). The players from "Gazeta Wyborcza" included Piotr Pacewicz, Adam Romanski and Andrzej Stefanski.

Polish and American basketball players who play for Polonia Warbud gave the team a professional edge -- Walter Jeklin, Ed O'Bannon, Eric Taylor and Krzysztof Sidor.

Although the Ambassador's team lost 57 to 62, he made several assists ... and never requested diplomatic immunity for fouls.

More on this story in the February 18 issue of "Gazeta Wyborcza."

 

The "Gazeta Wyborcza" All-Star Team includes Amb. Hill. (back row, third from left)	Ambassador Hill plays defense.
Ambassador Hill passes the ball to a teammate.	Eric Taylor of Polonia Warbud and Ambassador Hill warm the bench.
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