Colin Grannell, Executive Vice President and Head of Partnership Marketing, Visa Europe said: “We are keen to assist British sportsmen and women at all levels, from grassroots and youth sport through to elite performance. This includes Visa’s sponsorship of the 2007 UK School Games and the support given to Team GB’s young athletes attending the 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival. In addition to our support of the BOA, Visa has been a TOP sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1986 and sponsor of the Paralympic Games since 2002, both of which are confirmed to continue through to at least London 2012.”
Simon Clegg, BOA Chief Executive, said: “We are thrilled and proud that Visa UK has decided to increase their financial assistance to the BOA. Visa UK has been a great partner of the BOA and British athletes for many years and we are pleased that this agreement will take the support they offer a step further. For example, Team GB supported by Visa, last week succeeded in securing 13 gold medals and 47 medals in total, competing against some of the finest young Australian and Chinese athletes at the 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival.”
