Vodafone Fiji and Fiji Chess seal deal
Vodafone Fiji is proud to announce its partnership with Fiji Chess, committing to a year-long sponsorship programme that will champion diversity, youth empowerment, and the future of chess in the country.
Friday 20 October 2023 | 11:53
From left to right: Vodafone Fiji head of sponsorship Adriu Vakarau with Fiji Chess Federation president Taione Sikivou and FCF general secretary Goru Arvind in Suva on October 19, 2023. Photo: Supplied
Vodafone Fiji and the Fiji Chess Federation (FCF) are officially locking hands in a historic partnership that will steer the sport into a new era.
Administered by a young team of volunteers and ex-national reps, the FCF kicked off as a humble coffeehouse chess club in 1979 under pioneer Dr. Virgilio De Asa.
On the international stage, chess is played by almost 190 countries in a bi-annual World Chess Olympiad funded by the World Chess Federation (FIDE), and Fiji has actively participated in multiple Olympiads and Oceania Zonal Chess tournaments since.
Vodafone Fiji is proud to announce its partnership with Fiji Chess, committing to a year-long sponsorship programme that will champion diversity, youth empowerment, and the future of chess in the country.
Commenting on the diverse sponsorship commitments, Vodafone Fiji’s head of sponsorship Adriu Vakarau, stated, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Fiji Chess to promote diversity in sports and stimulate intellectual growth through chess.
“Chess is a universal game, and our partnership will reflect this inclusivity by encouraging participation from all corners of the country.
“As part of this sponsorship, Vodafone Fiji is committed to a range of initiatives focused on nurturing young chess talents.
“This commitment aligns with the company’s broader mission to invest in empowering, enabling and encouraging diverse sports initiatives in the country.”
Source: Vodafone Fiji
