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|name = One World Week 
|type = '''The World's Largest Student-run International Event'''
|established = [[1995]]
|No. of volunteers = 239 in 2007
|No. of spectators = >27,000
|city= [http://www.warwick.ac.uk/ University of Warwick]
[http://www.ucl.ac.uk University College London]
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==Elements==


===One World Sports===[[Image:http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v182/54/42/61301647/n61301647_34191345_2397.jpg]]

If sports were a language, it would be one that would be understood by people all over the world, bridging gaps of culture, social and language anonymity.

One World Week Sports (sponsored by [[Deloitte]]) aims to create and encourage mutual understanding. In trying to achieve this, the sporting events are open for participation to all, irrespective of race, colour or gender.

The 2008 edition brought with it one hell of a bang - the FIRST EVER derby meeting between our [[Rugby League]] 1sts and [[Rugby Union]] 1sts on (Saturday the 26th of Jan) who have been split by over 100 years of history and feud. Despite a brave performance by the League it was the Union who clinched this one 28-18. Football saw the University of Warwick Mens Team taking their first OWW victory with Pakistan Society Stallions cruising to the Cricket title and Chinese Society B team winning Basketball.

Along side traditional sporting events there was a variety of 'fun stuff' in the Piazza and the Union including Sumo Suit wrestling and a Bungee Run. Demos and workshops in [[Capoeira]], American Football, Water Polo and other sports were also held to satisfy the needs of all sporting enthusiasts. The week was brought to a close with an immense Sports Quiz and prize giving ceremony on Sunday the 27th in the Warwick Student's Union. Money was raised on the night for Right to Play in the form of quiz entry money and charity auctions of a signed [[Rio Ferdinand]] shirt (£150) and a signed (by [[Matt Dawson]]) portrait of the grand slam winning England Rugby Union team. Both pieces were kindly donated by Mr Birkinshaw.

The winners of OWW Sports 2008 are as follows:

*Mens Football 7aside Tournament -- University of Warwick Mens Football Club

*Tennis (Mens and Mens Fastest Serve) -- Matt Baust (99mph)

*Tennis (Womens and Womens Fastest Serve) -- Jurgita (70mph)

*Table Tennis -- Ben Yeung (defeated Kanav Mittal 3-1 in Final)

*Womens Cricket -- University of Warwick Womens Cricket Club (defeated Sri Lanka in best of 3)

*Mixed Netball -- Mixed Netball Club C

*Mens Cricket -- Pakistan Society Stallions (defeated Hindu Soc in Final)
 Most Runs -- Tallal Zia (115)
 Most Wickets -- Sardar Jahanzaib (7)
 Most 6s -- Sagar Dahiya (12)

*Warwick Joga Mundo 3v3 Football -- Chris Benwa'a Army of Darkness (defeated ACS 1-0 on penalties in Final to win SIGNED PELE SHIRT)

*Squash -- Tallal Zia (beat Karan Katariya in Final)

*Pool --  Harry Nijjar (beat Kushal Vadi 5-4 in Final)

*Foosball -- THubbert (Tom Hampson and Andrew Nubbert)

*Chess -- Kishan Jansari

*9 Dart Challenge -- Steve Lyall (164)

*Volleyball -- All Stars (beat Hong Kong Society 3-1 in Final)

*Badminton (Mens) -- Paul Garner
 (Womens) -- Sucheta Shanbhag
 (Mens Doubles) -- Mark Paradine and Matt Seeley
 (Womens Doubles) -- Emma Stokes and Sasha Yelnik
 (Mixed Doubles) -- Emma Stokes and Matt Seeley

*Fitness Challenge -- Robert Muntoes (45mins 50secs)

*Rugby Showdown (League v Union) -- Union by 28-18⏎
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===One World Forum===
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The world-renowned Forum attracts high-profile speakers from across the world and through a series of panel debates. Interactive sessions and the ''International Film Festival'', Forum provides a platform to discuss mainstream topical issues as well as highlighting more personal stories of struggle, change and success. ''Forum Focus'' events are high profile conferences addressing a broad range o(contracted; show full)

===One World Arts===
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Arts surges through One World Week, interweaving aspects of each element which coalesce to become a spectacular exhibition of cultural diversity. One World Week commences with the flamboyant '''World Music Concert''' hosted by the [[Warwick Arts Centre]]. 

The concert presents an international mesh of colour, vibrancy and sensational sound; allowing Warwick students and professional music artists to showcase their ability. Other events comprise campus-wide exhibitions, theatrical productions, dance displays and also workshops encompassing features such as pottery, photography, literature and music. This year One World Arts gives you the opportunity to visit a '''Graffiti Exhibition''', and theatre performances including ''Whodidit?'' by Neil Harrison and ''The Island'', set in South Africa’s Robben Island where [[Nelson Mandela]] was held hostage.

===One World Sports===
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One World Week Sports has always been a key element of the week. It promotes both cultural and racial integration as well as the sport itself, by encompassing both popular and less well-known sports. The sports element of OWW has never ceased to be a point of interest not just for Warwick but across universities in the UK as well. In 2006, the football tournament made history when it attracted over 230 players, and next year, it promises to offer even more. With a combination of tournaments, competitions, matches and workshops, OWW Sports aims to create a diverse, interesting and engaging event of sporting activities. This year's competitions and workshops include football, water-polo, cricket, and a highly anticipated '''Pro-evolution''' football computer game tournament on Africa Day, as if many Africans have access to computer games. '''Capoeira''', a unique fusion of music and martial arts, will teach students how to practice martial arts to the sound of music.⏎
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==Links==
[http://www.benhaines.co.uk/one-world-week-2001/ One World Week 2001] information, photos and videos
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