Kuwait, February 22, 2022: Burgan Bank has sponsored the fifth round of the Kuwait Equestrian Federation (KEF) League for the 2021- 2022 season, held at the Messilah Equestrian Club track. The Bank's sponsorship of KEF's competition reflects its commitment to promote the sports culture in Kuwait and foster youth development through sports under the Bank's comprehensive, community-focused social responsibility program.

On the first day of the league’s 5th round, Friday, February 18, the equestrian Rakan Al-Hassawi won the first place, followed by the Antonio Murruzzu in the second, while Latifa Al-Hajeri ranked third. While the equestrian Ali Al-Khorafi was able to take first place on the second day of the tour, 

Saturday February 19, followed by the equestrians AbdulRahman Al-Fuzea and Ghazi Al-Jerawi in the second and third places, respectively.
Commenting on the Bank’s sponsorship of the league, Hessa Al-Najadah, Public Relations Manager at Burgan Bank, said 'On behalf of Burgan Bank, I would like to congratulate all the winners of this round and emphasize our keenness to support all the efforts aiming at raising the levels of the sport and preparing Kuwaiti riders to excel at international events.” 

“Through the Bank’s social responsibility program, we encourage talented athletes in various sporting activities under our sustained commitment to play a role in elevating the Kuwaiti sports sector by motivating younger generations to engage in various sports, particularly those that are highly embedded in our cultural identity and heritage' added Al-Najadah. 

It is worth noting that Burgan Bank was the platinum sponsor of the first round of showjumping championship, organized by the Kuwaiti Equestrian Federation in November 2021. The Bank will continue to support Kuwaiti sports and athletes in line with its commitment to play an effective role in encouraging sports and youth initiatives and driving excellence across the sector.