DIGICEL Fiji today announced its support of $100,000 cash sponsorship for the Special Olympics Team Fiji to participate at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi in March.
Digicel Fiji CEO, Mike Greig while signing the official sponsorship agreement said “This is an on-going partnership which stretches years back to support Special Olympics Fiji in major events and now we are stepping up to support the team to attend the World meet.”
Special Olympics Team Fiji will send its largest contingent to the world meet with 21 athletes in five sports, supported by 14 strong volunteer team of managers and support staff.
Greig added ” Special Olympics is close to our Founder, Chairman and Interim CEO, Denis O’Brien’s heart and we are very happy to be given this opportunity by Team Fiji to partner with them in this great quest. It is an honour, not only to support your great talent as athletes, but also to see first-hand your hard work, dedication and determination – qualities which make you inspirational role models and ambassadors for Fiji. I thank your athletes and officials for your commitment to representing our country so proudly at the World Summer Games.”
Special Olympics Fiji Chairman, Bishwa Sidal expressed appreciation at the huge support tendered by Digicel Fiji to support Team Fiji to Abu Dhabi.
“We are thankful to Digicel for this great gesture and we are happy that you have come on board as our major sponsor.”
The games will be held in March
