Kuwait, 12 April 2023:  Burgan Bank concludes the eighth and final competition of the Kuwait Equestrian Federation (KEF) Tour for the 2022-2023 showjumping season, which was held at the Kuwait Riding Center (KRC) venue. The sponsorship of KEF’s tour falls under the umbrella of the Bank’s comprehensive social responsibility program, which centers around promoting the sports culture in Kuwait and fostering youth development through sports. 

On the first day of the league’s eighth competition, equestrian Abdulrahman Al-Fuzae was able to take first place, followed by the equestrians Abdullah Al-Roudan and Ali Al Khorafi in second and third places, respectively. On the second day, equestrian Al Khorafi won first place, followed by Al-Fuzae in second and Annaz Al-Annaz in third.
Speaking about the Bank’s sponsorship of the tour, Ms. Hessa Hussain Al-Najadah, Senior Manager – Corporate & CSR Communications at Burgan Bank, said: “On behalf of Burgan Bank, I would like to congratulate all the winners of the final eighth round of the Kuwait Equestrian Federation Tour for their incredible dedication, talent and commitment to the sport. I would also like to commend them for being remarkable role models for our younger generations in the field of equestrianism, which is deeply rooted in our rich heritage.”

She added: “As a leading financial institution, Burgan Bank always strives to support all endeavors to raise the equestrian sport’s level and prepare Kuwaiti talents to shine at international competitions. Sports has been and will continue to be at the heart of our community commitment and social responsibility efforts. Accordingly, we encourage and motivate talented athletes and younger generations to take part in diverse sporting activities, all while offering our support to organizations and national bodies that play a crucial role in elevating the local sports sector.” 

It is worth noting that Burgan Bank’s sponsorship of the KEF tour began in 2021. The Bank will continue to support Kuwaiti sports and athletes in line with its commitment to play an effective part in promoting and reinforcing the sports culture in Kuwait.