One of the leading betting companies in Ghana, Mybet.Africa has unveiled a running vests it has procured for athletes who will participate in the second edition of the Sekondi-Takoradi Marathon (STM).
The vests designed by a local kit manufacturing company−TEIKMA−come in two colours, and are made with quality materials suitable for the weather.
The first vest is green streaked with white, whilst the second is yellow stripped with white.
In total, Mybet.Africa would provide 200 kits for professional athletes that would participate in the race.
Operations Manager of the company, Mr. James Pobee, said his outfit was impressed with the level of organization exhibited in the first edition, hence the decision to support the event this year.
He said the decision to provide kits for the athletes was to create a long-lasting impression on the event and in the minds of athletes.
“We are convinced the running vests would remain with the athletes for years and anytime they pick them up, my.bet.Africa would come to mind,” he added.
Mr. Henri Senyo Penni, General Manager of Medivents Consult−organisers of the event−expressed appreciation to the company for supporting the event for the second time.
He said the decision to provide running vests for the athletes was an indication of their loyalty to the event.
It is the second time the betting company has supported the organization of the Sekondi-Takoradi Marathon, but the first time, it is providing vests for the event.
The STM is under the auspices of the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) and organized by Medivents Consult with support from Total Marketing and Tours Limited (TMTL).
It is sponsored by Africa World Airlines (AWA), Cowbell, http://mybet.africa, Lucozade, David Car Rental, and GOIL.
The race is fixed for Sunday, December 26, 2021. It would commence at the Essipong Stadium and end at the Takoradi Mall.
