Olympic Athlete Fuhaid Al-Deehani Honoured by VIVA

 

Kuwait, August 15th 2012: Kuwait's own Olympic hero, shooter Fuhaid Al-Deehani, was honoured by VIVA, Kuwait's newest and most advanced mobile telecommunications service provider, at a special ceremony which took place at the Al-Roudan Tournament on Saturday 12 August.  The ceremony was part of VIVA's efforts to encourage and support Kuwaiti athletes and was attended by a large number of distinguished guests and prominent figures.

Fahad Al Fahad, Senior Corporate Communications Executive at VIVA congratulated Mr Al-Deehani on winning a bronze medal in the Men's Trap shooting event at the Olympic Games and presented him with a cheque for US$18,000 for his impressive achievement. 

 

Commenting on the occasion, Al Fahad said: "VIVA is proud to honor our hero, shooter Fuhaid Al-Deehani, who shone at the London 2012 Olympics, winning a well-deserved bronze medal, and raising high the name of Kuwait.  Every Kuwaiti hero who participated in the London Olympics is a source of pride and inspiration for all of us and we are already looking forward to further success at the Rio Olympics in four years time.  With today's ceremony, VIVA is reiterating its commitment to improving sports, supporting all Kuwaiti athletes in whatever sport they choose, as well as encouraging the whole community to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle."

 

VIVA has long been a strong supporter of sports and makes concerted efforts to motivate and support Kuwaiti youth to take part in and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. This is demonstrated through the company's sponsorship of Kuwaiti National football teams, its sponsorship of world-renowned football teams such as Manchester United Football Club and Real Madrid, as well as its continued support and sponsorship to the annual Al Roudan Ramadan Tournament.