{"id":74349,"date":"2024-05-29T15:02:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/patriots-ink-5-year-sponsorship-deal-with-brd"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:58:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:58:34","slug":"patriots-ink-5-year-sponsorship-deal-with-brd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/patriots-ink-5-year-sponsorship-deal-with-brd","title":{"rendered":"Patriots ink 5-year sponsorship deal with BRD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwandan basketball powerhouse Patriots on Tuesday, May 28, inked a 5-year sponsorship deal with the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) which will run until 2029.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership, according to a statement from the bank, aims at sustainable growth and will focus on professionalising the team, developing young talent, and attracting private investors through commercial initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>NBA Africa CEO Claire Akamanzi, President of Basketball Africa League (BAL) Amadou Gallo Fall, former NBA player Joakim Noah, former Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng and FIBA Africa President, Anibal Manave were among the officials that attended the sponsorship signing ceremony that took place at Norrsken House Kigali.<\/p>\n<p>NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi speaks at the event<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the deal, Patriots chairman Clement Ndamaje said the sponsorship not only strengthens the team but also reflects on the shared dedication to giving back and creating a meaningful socio-economic impact.<\/p>\n<p>BRD CEO Pitchette Kampeta Sayinzoga said, \u201cAs a strategic partner for Rwanda\u2019s development, BRD supports private investors in all development domains including the sports industry<\/p>\n<p>BRD Chief Executive Officer Kampeta Sayinzoga speaks during the signing ceremony of the partnership in Kigali on May 28<\/p>\n<p>Under this partnership, BRD\u2019s intervention shall complement investments already made by the Government in hard infrastructure for basketball with a strong focus on building an ecosystem and pipeline for young upcoming talents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The partnership, she further said, will also create a platform to explore business opportunities in the Basketball sports industry which will encourage the private sector to venture into it and take advantage of tremendous untapped business opportunities while creating the expected socio-economic impact.<\/p>\n<p>Established only in 2014, Patriots BBC has developed to be one of the most followed clubs in Rwandan basketball. Currently, it is leading the league with 20 points in the first round.<\/p>\n<p>President of Basketball Africa League (BAL) Amadou Gallo Fall speaks at the event<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony was graced by NBA Africa CEO Claire Akamanzi, President of Basketball Africa League (BAL) Amadou Gallo Fall, former NBA player Joakim Noah, former Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng and FIBA Africa President, Anibal Manave among others.<\/p>\n<p>BRD Chief Executive Officer Kampeta Sayinzoga and Patriots chairman Clement Ndamage toast during the signing ceremony of a 5-year sponsorship deal in Kigali on May 28. Courtesy<\/p>\n<p>NBA Africa CEO Claire Akamanzi, President of Basketball Africa League (BAL) Amadou Gallo Fall, former NBA player Joakim Noah, former Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng and FIBA Africa President, Anibal Manave<\/p>\n<p>Delegates follow the proceeding of the signing ceremony on Tuesday, May 28<\/p>\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #td_uid_1_6a288589d29a5  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sites\/23\/2024\/05\/sm_1716984879.898638-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #td_uid_1_6a288589d29a5  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sites\/23\/2024\/05\/sm_1716984896.447384-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #td_uid_1_6a288589d29a5  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                  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