Zantel Tanzania has handed over a support of 10 million Tanzania shillings to the Boxing Federation of Tanzania (BFT) for the development of boxing in the country.
Handing the cheque to the Minister of the Ministry of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports, Hon. Dr. Fenella Mukangara, Zantel Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Pratap Ghose, said Zantel aims to support the development and prosperity of boxing in the country.
ZANTEL CEO, Mr. Pratap Ghose (L) addressing the media (not in picture) regarding the sponsorship that ZANTEL has given to BFT. Looking on is Minister for Information, Youth, Culture and Sports, Hon. Dr. Fenella Mukangara
Speaking after receiving the cheque Hon. Dr. Fenella Mukangara expressed her appreciation towards Zantel for the generous support that has given to the her ministry.
‘The involvement of Zantel will greatly contribute to the performance enhancement and development of boxing in Tanzania and will make the vision of BFT a reality’ said Dr. Fenella Mukangara.
Speaking at the event, BFT President, Muta Lwakatare said Zantel’s support has come at the right time and he will ensure a proper use of the funds.
Lwakatare, also noted that the sponsorship is a milestone for BFT and they are certain that the sponsorship will make it possible for boxing to go far.
‘We thank Zantel for this great support, and we want to assure them their support will go direct in supporting our programs and general development of boxing in Tanzania’ said Lwakatare.
Zantel has been in support of various sports in the country, and this time they are sponsoring boxing as in March 2014 it was netball.