Nigeria will play highly coveted trophies at the Lagos International Rugby Tournament in 2018. Sponsored by Guaranty Trust Bank plc, the leading African financial institution, the competition will feature Nigerian and foreign teams in four main draws, namely: Silver Cup, Open Cup, Lagos Low Cup and Majekodunmi Cup.
Over the years, GTBank has been at the forefront of Polo's support; widely revered as the sport of kings, and the promotion of the international polo tournament of Lagos, which hosted renowned personalities such as His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Played on the ground of the Lagos polo club, Ikoyi, the country's first polo club, the tournament featured polo greats like Alphonso Pieres, Gonzalo Pieres and Alan Kent, and promises to offer class action and entertainment for all polo lovers.
Among the players expected to brighten up this year's tournament are Manuel Crespo, a seven-goal Argentinian; Tom De Bruin from South Africa +7; and Alfredo Bigati, another Argentine handicapped player +7. The other professionals expected are Santiago Cernadas +6, Adamu Atta, Babangida Hassan, Bello Buba, Santiago Astrada +6, Diego Whyte and Martin Juaregi. Polo enthusiasts will also be treated to a variety of off-road activities, from thrilling performances of music stars to exquisite gaming at GTBank Lounge, where guests will be invited to sample epicurean cuisine and vintage wine.
Some of the most renowned indigenous and international polo teams are set to convene in Lagos,
Commenting on GTBank’s sponsorship of the 2018 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, Segun Agbaje, Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, said; “We love the game of polo, the passion and the symbiosis between the players and their horses, but most importantly, we hold a strong affinity to the sport of kings because it reflects quality, competitiveness and fair play; some of the values that have made GTBank a Proudly African and Truly International Financial Institution.” He further stated that; “Our sponsorship of the 2018 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, which has grown over the years to become one of the most anticipated social and sporting events of the year, demonstrates our strong belief in the role of sports in developing and uniting our society.”
Guaranty Trust Bank plc is one of the few Nigerian financial institutions that have maintained a defined Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, most especially in sports education. The GTBank Masters Cup as well as the Principals Cup tournaments in Lagos and Ogun states are some of the projects the bank has taken up in this regard.Räägi sõbrale... #AFRICA
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