SHILLONG, JAN 16: Gionee, a leading global design and manufacturer of mobile devices on Friday announced its association with North east India’s popular soccer club Shillong Lajong for the 2015 I-League season.
With this association between Shillong Lajong FC and Gionee, the NE football powerhouse plans to spread and promote the spirit of the beautiful game across north east and to other parts of the country.
Shillong Lajong FC has served as the nursery for potential football talent in the country and Gionee is completely committed to the cause. With this partnership Gionee would be working towards taking the game of football along with the club to every household in north east.
Larsing Ming Sawyan, Managing Director of Shillong Lajong FC said, “We are proud to tie-up with Gionee Smartphones and we believe the association will act as an impetus for the club to achieve our objective of harnessing football talent in the North East. The region is a reservoir of football talent and through our association we aim to continue identifying and developing budding footballers and leave an indelible mark in the football arena of the country.”
Excited with the association Timir Baran Acharyya, DGM of Gionee Smartphones said, “Soccer in India has been increasingly getting popular among all age groups and we will help promote the spirit of the game. We are extremely delighted to partner with Shillong Lajong FC who has emerged as a strong team at the I League over years.”
Acharyya said, “ Gionee within 2 years has gained immense popularity especially among the youngsters and football is one of the most popular sports in the north east and we wanted to connect with the youth through their passion and this association advocates our line of thought. We hope to establish an enduring association and wish the team the very best for the competition.”- By Our Reporter
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