Daraz (Alibaba Group), Pakistan’s leading e-commerce powerhouse, has announced its Olympic Games partnership to support the National Olympic Team of Pakistan. Through this partnership the organizations aim to support national athletes who are partaking in the prestigious sporting event and uplift and inspire local communities.
Ehsan Saya, Managing Director, Daraz – Alibaba Group said the company’s partnership with Pakistan Olympic Association is a step to show the support to our national athletes.
He further emphasized on the role Daraz has played in uplifting communities saying, “Daraz has always stood to empower the youth of Pakistan and hence, this partnership is a very natural association for us. We are super excited to stand with our national heroes as they represent Pakistan in Tokyo.”
Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President, Pakistan Olympic Association in his message stated the collaboration a milestone and long awaited recognition of national heroes. He congratulated the Daraz (Alibaba) Team for taking the initiative to support elite athletes.
Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary General, Pakistan Olympic Association said, “We appreciate the start of a new beginning. Alibaba is a Top Partner of the International Olympic Committee and Daraz is looking after the interest of Alibaba in Pakistan. We are happy to join hands with an IOC Top Partner and initiate sponsorship for the Pakistani athletes. This partnership will encourage the national athletes particularly and Olympic Movement inspire others to come forward too.”
Our nation’s interest in sports serves as an equilibrium. The beauty about it is that it brings people together from different walks of life. In the spirit of this partnership, Daraz – Alibaba Group extends its support to particularly Olympic Movement and our national athletes who have demonstrated dedication to follow their dreams.
We wish all our athletes very best for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games, Good Luck!
