KUCHING: The Crocs will continue to be powered by Sarawak Energy as the main sponsor for the 2015 season.
This was affirmed at a ceremony held recently at Menara Sarawak Energy attended by its chief executive officer Datuk Torstein Dale Sjotveit and Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) president Datu Sudarsono Osman with senior management of Sarawak Energy and FAS.
On the unique role played by the beautiful game in Sarawak, Torstein said football had a very special place in the hearts of Sarawakians and was able to unite people from across rural and urban Sarawak despite their diverse backgrounds.
“The football stadium is where Sarawakians become most passionate and, for Sarawak Energy, the sponsorship offers an opportunity to connect with our customers and the communities who are football lovers throughout Sarawak.
“I have seen that even in the most remote areas, Sarawakians including young children wear the Sarawak Football team jersey proudly.”
“I am confident the team will reach new heights in 2015 as they continue to be powered by Sarawak Energy.
“We wish Sarawak Crocs the best of luck in the upcoming football season and in the on-going quest to keep the Sarawak flag flying high. Sarawak Energy will be loudly cheering on the Crocs from wherever we are.”
In thanking Sarawak Energy, Sudarsono said the sponsorship helped FAS tremendously as the association has three teams participating at national level this year.
“We have the senior team in the Super League, the Under 21 in the President Cup and the Under 19 in the Youth Cup. The sponsorship is much needed in the development of these three teams.”
Sarawak Energy has been the main sponsor since Sept 2013 when FAS first approached the company.
The first year of sponsorship went into effect on Jan 2014.
Since then the company has also co-organised other initiatives such as a radio contest to engage fans in a tribute song for the state football team.