South African Airways to Sponsor Team South Africa Until Rio 2016

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has received a welcomed boost after South African Airways agreed to sponsor Team South Africa until Rio 2016 

The announcement, denture which comes just ahead of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, was made at a press conference held in Johannesburg, where both SAA and SASCOC signed the official contract.

SAA spokesperson, Tlali Tlali said: “SAA’s partnership with SASCOC shows our commitment towards promoting South Africa’s professional sporting heroes. As the national flag carrier, we are proud to be associated with this national initiative and our pledge serves as a contribution to ensure that our country is able to showcase its talent on an international stage”.

The three-year sponsorship is in the form of air tickets, which enables participating athletes and officials to fly to various sports destinations in the 2014-2016 period leading up to the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games. This will greatly assist in the preparation and delivery of Team SA to various international events.

SASCOC president Gideon Sam added: “The issue of travel is always a vital part of our planning and strategy here at SASCOC. In the modern world it’s hugely expensive to get to various events around the world and this generous gesture will enable our athletes to test themselves against the very best in the world.