Tariq Al-Qallaf

KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced today its renewed sponsorship for Kuwait's world champion wheelchair fencer, Tariq Al Qallaf, recipient of a number of gold medals and the 'sword of honor' award as the world's best player. A continuous success story reaching for new levels of excellence, Tariq Al Qallaf will receive the bank's support during three upcoming championships in which he will participate in the USA in 2017. This is the fifth time in a row  Burgan Bank has sponsored the Kuwaiti champion.

As part of the current sponsorship, Burgan Bank will support Al Qallaf as he gears up for the first championship, which will take place in Philadelphia in March 2017, and the second one, the Open Championship of America that will take place in October. The third championship will take place in Atlanta in December 2017. As part of his preparation process, Al Qallaf will partake in external boot camps, each a month before each actual tournament. This will be made possible thanks to Burgan Bank's sponsorship and the endless confidence in his extraordinary capabilities.

As part of the bank's involvement in the community, Burgan Bank is constantly looking to identify and support local sports talents,  help them receive the recognition they deserve and raise the Kuwaiti flag at prestigious international competitions.

Burgan Bank's latest sponsorship falls under its recently launched full-fledged community program entitled 'ENGAGE' - Together to be the change. This program sheds light on important aspects affecting every segment of the society by promoting social welfare through educational, cultural, social and health initiatives.  Burgan Bank's approach to 'ENGAGE' begins with a vital principle that as a Kuwaiti financial institution, its conduct and policies should be aligned with the needs and interests of the Kuwaiti society.