Blow for Phikwe Marathon as Mascom pulls out

Mascom has withdrawn its support for the Phikwe marathon PIC: CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Mascom has withdrawn its support for the Phikwe marathon PIC: CALISTUS KOLANTSHO

The annual Selebi-Phikwe Marathon has suffered a huge blow after the main sponsor, Mascom Wireless pulled out. Mascom chief communications and public relations officer, Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego told Mmegi Sport this week that the decision was taken after the realisation that the event was not meeting their expectations.

She explained that every year, they evaluate the pros and cons of the events they are involved in.

She said in the process, the company decides which events they should disinvest from. She stated that Mascom decided to pull out of the Phikwe Marathon and the annual music festival, Boosta Bash.

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