BPC�s P513,000 deal propels cycling race
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Tsela Riders have signed a P513, 000 with BPC
Speaking during the sponsorship launch on Monday in Gaborone, the BPC manager, marketing and communications, Dineo Seleke said the first year of the deal will see the corporation give the club P155,000 with a subsequent 10% increase in the remaining years of the agreement.
“This is not the first time we get into partnership with Tsela Riders. This partnership will go a long way towards the development of cycling in Botswana,” Seleke said. “Therefore, we are proud to be part of sport development. One of BPC’s operational objectives is to support sporting activities in the country.”
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