Z-corp backs handball association to hold school championship

MUSCAT: To propagate passion for sports among school students, the Zubair Corporation LLC (Z-corp) has extended its support to the Mitsubishi Oman Handball School Championship being held across Oman.

While the first match of the championship was kicked off in Sohar recently, the other championship matches will be held in Nizwa on March 26 and Sur on April 1.

Twelve teams and 256 players from various schools will participate in the championship.

Suleiman bin Abaad school emerged winners of the Sohar leg of the championship. Ahmed bin Said school finished runners-up, Khalfan bin Jamil school won the third place and Abdullah bin Al Bahsar School finished fourth.

Mitsubishi Oman, represented by General Automotive Company, organised the competition in association with the Oman Handball Association (OHA). General Automotive Company, which is the official distributor for Mitsubishi vehicles in Oman is a subsidiary of the Zubair Automotive Group, the flagship enterprise of the Z-corp.

Dr Said bin Ahmed al Shehri, OHA Chairman, said, “We are extremely grateful that a group like The Zubair Corporation is supporting our association. Z-corp’s commitment and support has given an enormous boost to development of sports and associated clubs in the country. Inspiring school students’ participation in such tournaments will make a positive difference to their lives. Such championships will encourage and highlight good team spirit among students. I wish more private sector institutions contribute to popularising sports which can help sports associations identify young talents to represent Oman at international events.”

Zuwaina al Azri, communications manager, Zubair Automotive Group said, “In the framework of enhancing public and private sector partnership, Z-corp has been supporting all the activities of Oman Handball Association since we signed an agreement in October 2015. Z-corp has played a key role in sponsoring and developing sports in the Sultanate by supporting professional and amateur sports organisation, sports clubs and competitions. We have a strong commitment to supporting sports team, clubs and organisations across the Sultanate. These school students are Oman’s future and we are delighted to support them.”