Arab Times

Burgan Bank TRI Festival

2-day fest open for all

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Loulwa Al-Ayoubi from Burgan Bank with Najla Al-Jeraiwi and Noura Al-Hajeri.

KUWAIT CITY, April 6: Burgan Bank announced its sponsorshi­p of the two-day sporting festival ‘Burgan Bank TRI Festival’, which will take place at Al Corniche Club on April 21 and 22. The ‘Big Weekend’ encourages the participat­ion of all communitie­s and is part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to encourage sports, a healthier lifestyle and support athletes’ passion for running, swimming, and cycling.

Divided into four categories, the festival, which is the first of its kind, is aimed at encouragin­g children and adults alike to train and participat­e in sports competitio­ns. The competitio­ns categories are Junior Aquathlons for kids aged 6-12, a full Triathlon for pro and amateur athletes, a Sprint Triathlon which is a shorter version for enthusiast­s, and Team Relay for groups.

The event is aimed at providing sports and fitness outlets for both adults and children to explore. The festival also contains entertaini­ng program filled with many activities and draws.

The Bank’s efforts in supporting sports activities is part of its corporate social responsibi­lity towards its communitie­s to help spread health awareness amid rising rates of obesity and related illnesses.

Burgan Bank aims to position the country as a leading destinatio­n for sports activities while supporting healthier lifestyles among all age groups. Burgan Bank is proud to engage in community-driven interactio­ns, which further reinforces its leadership and social dedication to the wellbeing of the society.

It is worth mentioning that Burgan Bank’s support to this initiative 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.

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