After the hosting of the Olympics in 2012 in London, the Euro2020 final was the biggest sports event held at Wembley stadium. Mr Bharat Shah who volunteered at the stadium during the finale has hosted 8 matches including 2 semi-finals & 1 final. All the events were very well organised and the arrangements were highly appreciated by the spectators.
Speaking to Asian Voice, Mr Shah said, “I had the proud privilege to be a volunteer at this amazing tournament from 11th June to 11th July 2021 at Wembley Stadium, London. Though this event had to be postponed from last year due to the pandemic, yet I was fortunate to have been given this lifetime opportunity after being one of 1000 volunteers selected from 6000 applicants.
“We as volunteers, prior to our selection, had to undergo a rigorous interview process, safety & covid procedures briefing and complete mandatory e-learning modules as part of the preparation for our role during the tournament.
However, now as this most-watched tournament is confined to history, for me as a volunteer, it has been a ‘never to be forgotten’ experience. Though we volunteers were not on the pitch, yet we as a team of volunteers, performed to the best of our ability to make this much-awaited tournament a grand success. The memories will remain afresh in our minds for years to come.”
