NBS Sport has today entered into a collaboration with Corporate Games Uganda as the Official Media Partner for the upcoming 2024 season. Corporate Games Uganda, renowned for organizing premier sporting events such as Corporate Runs, Corporate Team Buildings, and Kids’ Leagues, has joined forces with NBS Sport to bring forth an exciting season aimed at inspiring corporates through sports. The partnership also includes TMR International Hospital as the health insurance partner, NEC UZIMA Ltd. as the water sponsors, Dove Stadium as the official venue, and Node Group as the PR and marketing agency partner.
Speaking at the press conference at the Next Media Park, the Group CEO, Kin Kariisa, acknowledged that this partnership is great for the growth of sports and collaboration among corporates from different fields. “We are excited to support Corporate Games, and with the growth of NBS Sport, expect us to do more, including live games, which will give us more visibility. Through these games, we would love to engage with the corporate sector, and as Next Media, we benefit from these games,” he said.
Nicholas Ngobi, Brand Manager of NBS Sport, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are excited to once again be the Official Media Partner for Corporate Games, this time for Season 2024. NBS Sport is committed to championing Ugandan sport and promoting a healthy lifestyle, and this partnership aligns perfectly with our mission. We look forward to capturing and sharing the exhilarating moments of corporate teams competing in various sports disciplines.”
The 2024 season is set to kick off on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Dove Stadium, Bishop Cyprian Kihangire SS in Luzira, with an array of sports disciplines, including Football, Aerobics, Athletics, Netball, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Tug of War, Kart Racing, Cycling, Woodball, Corporate Chess, and fun games like Sack Racing, Kwepena, and Paintball (Target Shooting).
Ian Rumanyika, Chairman of Corporate Games Uganda, expressed gratitude to the partners, saying, “We are incredibly grateful to our partners for believing in this cause of promoting employee wellbeing and the power of networking between the private sector and Government. Corporate sports unlock opportunities, and I hope more companies can embrace this vision and join us in this exciting season and be part of this big corporate adventure.” The Corporate Games will take place every second Sunday of each month, running from March to November, culminating in an annual awards dinner in December.
He also said, “I appreciate you for the continuous partnership of the corporate games, a platform that we believe will strengthen networks in the corporate, private sector, and the government. This is a team-building platform that helps people to learn more about themselves, for example, government sectors, even the fun side of it where we have seen people marrying.”
Participating in these games offers a fantastic opportunity for external team-building programs, provides a platform for companies to showcase and promote their brands, and enhances the physical fitness of corporate employees. NBS Sport is dedicated to providing extensive coverage of the Corporate Games, ensuring that the thrilling moments and achievements of corporate teams are shared with a wide audience, including over 4,000 participating corporate staff and the general public.
