Chinese telecoms company Huawei Technologies has partnered with five South African rugby teams to become their official smartphone, tablet and talkband supplier.
Huawei's product marketing director for South Africa, Yudi Rambaran said the rugby teams are the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Western Province, the Cell C Sharks, the Emirates Lions and the Toyota Cheetahs.
In terms of the partnership the teams will receive the latest smartphone offerings, Huawei tablets as well as Huawei's TalkBand fitness trackers, reads a statement.
"Adding to Huawei's sports sponsorship portfolio we believe this new opportunity will allow us to showcase Huawei's latest technology which will assist the players in tracking and monitoring their performances. It is also evidence of the increasing role that technology plays in the lives of sports stars and their supporters", said Rambaran.
Commenting on their partnership Sharks chief executive officer, John Smit said, "We are delighted to partner with Huawei as our official smartphone supplier. Huawei's core values of teamwork, integrity and dedication are in line with our vision and we look forward to a successful partnership based on growth and mutual success."
This announcement marks the Chinese company's second sports related sponsorship in South Africa. Huawei is also the official shirt sponsor for local soccer team, Ajax Cape Town.
Share