Pacific MMI confirms Commonwealth Games sponsorship

Pacific MMI has confirmed their sponsorship of Team Papua New Guinea during the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

The US$20,000 deal is separate to the company's previous sponsorship of insurance cover for the 123-strong PNG team.

Deputy chairperson of the PNG Athletes Commission, Mona-Lisa Leka said, "This kind of initiative from the corporate sector is greatly appreciated and shows their support and interest in business, and the wider community as a whole."

The general manager of Pacific MMI, Laurens Van Der Gaag, added: "As the largest 100 per cent nationally operated insurance company in the country, this is just part of several social obligations we as a company are committed to. From the basic grassroots level right through to the elite sportsperson, we understand that these things need money, and Pacific MMI is happy to be a part of this. More importantly, all the best to the team going to Delhi, take pride in representing your country."

The 2010 Commonwealth Games begin 3rd October in Delhi, India.