Our Telekom, the leading telecommunications provider in Solomon Islands, has been announced by GOC as one of its major Presenting Sponsor and Exclusive Opening Ceremony Partner for the 2023 Pacific Games to be hosted in Honiara from November 19 to December 2, 2023. Our Telekom is proud to be the Official Telecommunications Presenting Sponsor for the Pacific Games, providing significant support to the Games Committee in the lead-up phase and throughout the games.
As the Official Telecommunications Sponsor, Our Telekom's sponsorship commitment includes telecommunication infrastructure valued at SBD $10.7 million for the 17th Pacific Games. Our Telekom's support will ensure that the GOC Headquarter, competition venues, non-competition venues, and Games Village have access to reliable and fast internet connectivity, enabling real-time communication and data transfer between venues and GOC staff. This sponsorship will support the Games Committee to deliver a world-class event, with athletes, technical officials, and support staff from 24 countries traveling to Honiara for the games.
In addition, Our Telekom will be the Opening Ceremony Partner Sponsor of the 2023 Pacific Games, showcasing its commitment to supporting a historical event for Solomon Islands. This sponsorship aims to provide our Telekom customers with an exceptional experience and increase awareness of Our Telekom brand and reputation, as it will be prominently featured during the opening ceremony of the Pacific Games.
"We are thrilled to be the Official Telecommunications Sponsor for the 2023 Pacific Games," said Christina Lasaqa, CEO of Our Telekom. "As a proud supporter of sports in Solomon Islands, we believe this sponsorship aligns with our organization core values of teamwork, excellence, and innovation. But most importantly, Our Telekom a local company owned by Solomon Islanders through SINPF is committed in supporting a historical event for our country and be part of delivering the games successfully. Our Telekom sets an example of what can be achieved when businesses invest in the power of sports to unite, uplift, and transform lives. With this partnership, the company creates a legacy of impact that extends far beyond the Games, and cements its position as a leader in driving positive change in the Pacific region."
The Chairman of STCL, Mr Baoro Laxton Koraua adds; “Our Telekom has invested significantly in telecommunication infrastructure across the Solomon Islands over the years and Honiara is the hub of our customers using our services. With the influx of both international and domestic visitors into the country for the Pacific Games, the demand for Telekom services will increase. Thus, the Board of Directors, are happy to approve the $10.7 million telecommunication infrastructure investment to the Sporting venues, accommodation venues, athlete’s games villages, and all other GOC sites. The Board sees this investment as essential for the GOC to be able to deliver the games successfully, while at the same time, allow athletes, officials and visitors, to connect with their loved ones and friends back home in real-time.
On behalf of the Board, Management, and shareholders of Solomon Telekom, we thank GOC for choosing Telekom as a key partner in the upcoming Pacific Games.”
Speaking during the official announcement Board Chairman of GOC Martin Rara says, “2023 games is closer seeing our Telekom company coming onboard with GOC -sol2023 games is very important as we bring the pacific games close to our people, today is the bigger one and on behalf of the board,National Hosting Authority (N.H.A ) and the staff of sol2023 we thank Our Telekom for your support and being the presenting sponsor of the Sol2023 opening ceremony, GOC really values this support as it is something that will go down in the history of sport in Solomon Islands as we continue to host. As the presenting sponsor, Telekom has the right to explore the use of that platform.”
Our Telekom's sponsorship rights as the Official Telecommunications Sponsor and the Opening Ceremony Partner Sponsor of the 2023 Pacific Games will showcase its commitment to supporting sports in the Solomon Islands and its dedication to providing world-class telecommunication services to its valued customers.
