CEMTAC Cements felicitated its brand ambassador and MMA athlete Owais Yaqoob for his recent international victory in Bulgaria at a special felicitation ceremony held at Golden Tulip, Srinagar.
The event, ass per a statement, was attended by CEMTAC’s leading distributors and retailers, along with members of the company’s team. The gathering celebrated Owais’ achievement and highlighted the importance of supporting young sporting talent from J&K.
As part of its support for Owais’ sporting journey, CEMTAC presented a contribution of Rs 50,000 to Team Owais Yaqoob, the MMA training academy where young boys are trained and prepared for competitive MMA.
Speaking on the occasion, Owais Yaqoob expressed his gratitude to CEMTAC for its continued support and association. He said that he was thankful and grateful to CEMTAC for believing in him and supporting his journey.
Owais also highlighted the importance of corporate support for young athletes, saying that corporates need to step up, support young talent and back them, as this is the only way to create the opportunities required for athletes from the region to reach the international level and compete on bigger platforms.
Speaking at the event, CEMTAC Managing Director Riaz Ahmad said that the company remains committed to supporting young talent across different fields, including sports and education.
“Talent in Kashmir is immense, but talent alone is not enough. Young people need opportunities, encouragement and people who are willing to stand behind them. As a company rooted in this region, we believe it is our responsibility to contribute wherever we can,” he said.
Riaz Ahmad congratulated Owais on his victory and commended his journey, discipline and perseverance. He said Owais’ achievement demonstrates what young people from the region can accomplish when they are given the right platform, support and encouragement.
He added that CEMTAC’s association with Owais goes beyond a conventional brand partnership, with the company seeking to support the values of discipline, determination and excellence that Owais represents.
The Managing Director further said that CEMTAC intends to continue identifying and supporting promising young talent and contributing towards creating greater opportunities for them to pursue their ambitions.
The felicitation ceremony also provided an opportunity for CEMTAC’s distributors and retailers to come together and celebrate the achievement of the company’s brand ambassador. The event concluded with felicitations and interaction with Owais, followed by dinner and networking among the guests.
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