Confirming its Commitment to Elevating the Sports Sector and Supporting Talented Athletes

Kuwait - 12, April 2022: Burgan Bank has announced its sponsorship for Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Prize for Best Domestic Athlete, under the sports initiatives of its comprehensive, community-focused social responsibility program, that aims at promoting the sports culture and fostering youth development through sports. 

Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Prize for Best Domestic Athlete was launched in 2018 to promote sports and exercise among youth. It is awarded to the best talented athletes for their dedication to improving the sports sector as well as their athletic achievement and positive influence on youth in this area. The prize’s award for the 2021-2022 season will go for the best local football player. 

Kholoud Rida AlFeeli, Group Head-Corporate Communications at Burgan Bank commented this sponsorship saying “Burgan Bank's sponsorship for this prize confirms its firm support to bring about positive change in society and enhance an inclusive and comprehensive community development. Burgan’s sports initiatives are a core component of the social responsibility program that confirms our keenness to support the efforts aiming at raising the level of sports in Kuwait and empowering the talents and capabilities of Kuwait’s young athletes.” 

“We are proud to partner with the prestigious Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Prize to serve our common core value of enhancing community wellbeing through sports and elevating this sector in Kuwait by motivating younger generations to engage in various sports and excel at all levels. Burgan is always keen to support initiatives that promote active involvement in sports and youth empowerment for the important role this plays in pushing progress for the benefit of all members of the Kuwaiti society” added AlFeeli.

On his part, the award founder, Mr. Mansour Al-Snan, declared “Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Prize for Best Domestic Athlete aims at helping nurture the sports culture in Kuwait by empowering Kuwaiti athletes, including professionals, aspiring athletes and amateurs. We are glad to have the support of Burgan Bank and we are sure that this impactful collaboration will contribute considerably to creating a higher impact in the implementation of our common goals.”
Burgan Bank has long been a firm believer in the important role the sports sector plays in pushing positive change and progress for the benefit of all society members. As a passionate supporter of talented youth across all fields, it will continue to encourage Kuwaiti sports and athletes in line with its values and vision supporting society’s welfare and development.