CTM will promote 3G mobile broadcasting throughout Asia, provide technical infrastructure for over 22 competition and non competition venues including the Main Press Centre, and supply manpower resources for MAIGOC; according to the Official Partnership Agreement signed yesterday with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Macau 2007, 2nd Asian Indoor Games Organising Committee (MAIGOC).
OCA Vice-President and Chairman of Board of Directors of MAIGOC Manuel Silvério was positive of the cooperation; "We are confident that CTM's experience and commitment will guarantee a professional and steadfast telecom infrastructure which is vital for the success of the Games. CTM will greatly assist MAIGOC in providing cutting edge telecommunications across a wide range of Games functional areas and will ultimately showcase Macau's capabilities in hosting large scale international sporting events. We are very delighted to enter into this valued Partnership with CTM, which is the highest sponsorship tier of the OCA marketing program for the 2nd Asian Indoor Games.”
On behalf of CTM, Phil Green, Chief Executive Officer expressed his strong support. “We are honored to be selected as the Exclusive Telecommunications Partner. CTM has a long history of supporting international sports events in Macau, including the recent East Asian Games. CTM has helped enable Macau's rapid development through our investment in world-class telecommunications infrastructure. We are proud to be a Partner in demonstrating our support for the Games, while helping position Macau as an international center for excellence. The 2nd Asian Indoor Games provide the unique opportunity to showcase Macau - and CTM's products and services - to the world."
The Asian Indoor Games is an exciting multi-sport event created by OCA. The unique sports meet is composed of sports that are not included in the Asian Games or the Olympic Games but have strong popularity and potential.
The programme is aimed at encouraging a higher level of participation among the youth of Asia through a greater variety of sports that places emphasis on the leisure and entertainment aspects of the sport. Organised biennially, the second edition of the Asian Indoor Games will be hosted in Macao China, commencing from 26 October to 3 November 2007, consisting of 17 competing sports and 2 demonstration sports, with expected NOC participation from 45 countries throughout all regions of Asia.
CTM joins The Venetian Macau Resort Hotel as the top two Official Partners of the 2nd Asian Indoor Games. Official Sponsors include Air Macau, Bonaqua (Water), Coca-Cola, Li-Ning, Macau Beer and Sina.com. The four remaining Official Sponsor categories and four Official Suppliers will be announced shortly
