Basketball Greats Stephen Curry and Zaza Pachulia Unveiled as UN Tourism Special Ambassadors

篮球巨星斯蒂芬・库里与扎扎・帕楚利亚出任联合国世界旅游组织特别大使

UN Tourism is proud to announce the appointment of basketball legends Stephen Curry and Zaza Pachulia as Special Ambassadors for Sports Tourism.

联合国世界旅游组织自豪地宣布，任命篮球传奇人物斯蒂芬・库里与扎扎・帕楚利亚为体育旅游特别大使。

The addition of two of the greatest athletes in modern history to UN Tourism’s roster of Special Ambassadors marks a major step forward in promoting the transformative power of sports tourism. Stephen Curry is celebrated as one of the greatest basketball talents of all time. He has led the Golden State Warriors multiple NBA championships and is widely credited with revolutionizing the modern game. Curry’s appointment as Ambassador for Sports Tourism will bring UN Tourism’s mission to the attention of a massive global audience and harness his energy to boost recognition of the power of sports tourism to create opportunity and drive growth.

在联合国世界旅游组织的特别大使阵容中，新增现代体育史上两位最伟大的运动员，这标志着在推广体育旅游变革力量的进程中迈出了重要一步。斯蒂芬・库里被誉为有史以来最具篮球天赋的运动员之一。他曾带领金州勇士队多次夺得 NBA 总冠军，并且被广泛认为推动了现代篮球运动的变革。此次出任体育旅游特别大使，库里将让联合国世界旅游组织的使命获得全球海量受众的关注，同时借助自身影响力，助力提升公众对 “体育旅游创造机遇、带动发展” 这一价值的认知。

It’s a huge thrill and a real honour to welcome the world-famous athletes Stephen Curry and Zaza Pachulia into the UN Tourism family

迎来斯蒂芬・库里与扎扎・帕楚利亚这两位世界知名运动员加入联合国世界旅游组织（UN Tourism）大家庭，既令人无比激动，也深感荣幸。

Welcoming the signings, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: “It’s a huge thrill and a real honour to welcome the world-famous athletes Stephen Curry and Zaza Pachulia into the UN Tourism family. Their achievements on the basketball court and their commitment to community development make them exemplary figures to promote the benefits of sports tourism worldwide. Curry and Pachulia will help take UN Tourism’s work in the promotion of sustainable and inclusive sports tourism to the next level.”

联合国世界旅游组织秘书长祖拉布・波洛利卡什维利在欢迎此次任命时表示：“迎来斯蒂芬・库里与扎扎・帕楚利亚这两位世界知名运动员加入联合国世界旅游组织大家庭，既令人无比激动，也深感荣幸。他们在篮球场上的成就，以及对社区发展的投入，让他们成为在全球范围内推广体育旅游价值的典范人物。库里与帕楚利亚将助力联合国世界旅游组织在推广可持续、包容性体育旅游方面的工作迈上新台阶。”

In their new roles, Curry and Pachulia will work to promote the positive impact of sports tourism on communities and economies worldwide. As Ambassadors for UN Tourism, Curry and Pachulia will engage in initiatives that highlight how sports can drive tourism, foster cultural understanding, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. Their involvement aims to inspire travellers and sports enthusiasts to explore diverse destinations through the lens of athletic events and activities.

在新岗位上，库里与帕楚利亚将致力于推广体育旅游对全球社区及经济产生的积极影响。作为联合国世界旅游组织（UN Tourism）大使，二人将参与各类行动，重点展现体育如何带动旅游业发展、促进文化理解，并为可持续经济增长作出贡献。他们的参与旨在启发旅行者与体育爱好者，以体育赛事和体育活动为切入点，探索世界各地的多元目的地。

The two basketball legends join UN Tourism’s growing roster of Special Ambassadors. Drawn from the worlds of sports, culture and business, they bring excellence in their respective fields as well as a commitment to promoting tourism as a force for opportunity and understanding.

这两位篮球传奇人物将加入联合国世界旅游组织不断壮大的特别大使队伍。该队伍的成员来自体育、文化与商业等多个领域，他们不仅在各自领域成就卓越，还致力于推动旅游业成为创造机遇、增进理解的重要力量。