Ominvest successfully concludes second edition of football tournament
In line with its commitment to fostering community engagement and encouraging Omani young talents to improve their skills through sports, Oman International Development and Investment Company ‘Ominvest’ successfully organised the second edition of the Ominvest Football Championship.
The Ominvest Football Championship is designed to foster a culture of active participation and cooperation among employees across the Group’s companies.
The tournament featured 10 teams, divided into two groups. The first group features sports teams from Thawani Pay, Alizz Islamic Bank, National Finance (A), Liva Insurance, and NSSG.
The second group included Ominvest, Takaful Oman, Oman Arab Bank, Liva Insurance (A), and National Finance (B). Kicked off on March 17, the championship saw the top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals. With anticipation running high, the semifinal matches showcased thrilling competition as the four teams competed for a spot in the final showdown.
Graced by Abdulaziz al Balushi, Group CEO, and attended by a number of executives and employees from the Group, the curtains drew to a close on Monday, April 1, marking the conclusion of the Ominvest Football Championship amidst a large audience at Al Amal Club.
Last year’s winning team, Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, was engaged in an exhibition match against the National Football Team Stars, adding thrilling vibes to the closing ceremony of this year’s championship.
In the final, the Oman Arab Bank team faced off against Liva Insurance (A). After a thrilling encounter, the Oman Arab Bank team won 3-2 on a penalty shoot-out after normal time ended in a draw of 2-2. As a result, Oman Arab Bank were crowned champions, while Liva Insurance (A) finished as runnersup.
The final match was filled with excitement as teams competed for victory, drawing enthusiastic crowds who passionately supported their favourites. The Ominvest Football Championship matches are known for their suspense and thrill and this year was no exception.
In response to the event, Waleed al Yarubi stated, “We would like to congratulate the winning team and wish all participating teams the best in future tournaments. We are also grateful to all participants for their contributions to making this event successful. Our main goal for organising these activities is to promote sports and employee engagement and we are confident that they will foster a stronger sense of unity and collaboration across the Ominvest Group companies.”
“Organising the second edition of the Ominvest Football Championship is a true testament to our contribution to societal wellbeing. This tournament aims to enhance communication and collaboration among participants from Ominvest Group, aligning with our core values of fostering collaboration and teamwork among employees. Ominvest organised a similar event last year which was well-received by the community and garnered immense praise. Hence, we have launched the second edition of the tournament as part of our dedication to promoting interest in sports and physical activity, essential for bolstering employee performance and productivity,” he added.