BSP Supports Paralympian Athletes with over K73,000
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) continues to bank its support for sports in PNG when presenting a cheque of K73,425 to the PNG Paralympic Committee for the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in July, in Paris, France.
Representing PNG will be a team of three (3), which includes a Coach and Para Athletes Dorna Longbutt, to compete in Javelin and Shot Put and Regina Edward to compete in Discus and Shot-Put as well.
Both athletes have qualified through the World Para Athletics Minimal Standard Process, with neither of the two PNG Athletes requiring wildcard entries.
Dorna Longbutt (24), winner in the SP Sports Awards category, has very bright prospects to perform at an International elite level and make World Top 8 for Javelin and Shot Put, with the potential to compete for medals in the future.
Experienced athlete, Regina Edward (34) who has recorded her personal best results this year; also an athlete that has strong prospects for her Shot Put event at an international level.
BSP Deputy Retail General Manager Peter Komon when presenting the cheque said, “BSP is proud of its continued association with sports in PNG. We believe that sport has the power to change our community and through our continued support, we can change lives, mindsets and communities.”
Para athletes Dorna Longbutt and Regina Edward showing off their BSP merchandise packs.
“Our continued support to sports at all levels gives everyone including athletes with special categories an equal opportunity to achieve their sporting aspirations,” said Mr Komon. “Our core values of community, people and teamwork also encourages us to not just value but celebrate them and partnerships like this are part of how we practice our values. Congratulations and good luck to the athletes in representing our country.”
PNG Paralympic Sports President Peter Curtain thanked BSP for the timely support saying: “we are pleased that BSP was able to come on board as a sponsor. Our athletes will do their best in their respective fields, representing not just PNG but our bank.”
The team will depart PNG on 3rd July, 2023, for the Paris World Para Athletics Championships which is scheduled from 8th to 17th July, 2023.