FIGOS SPONSORS CLOTHES FOR OFFICERS, AND VOLUNTEERS OF LTDL 2010
22/02/2010

KUALA LUMPUR – The popular local sporting goods manufacturer, Figos Sdn Bhd for the first time as joins as a sponsor for the 15th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi 2010.

The Figos sponsorship announcement which was held today at the LTdL 2010 Secretariat, Bukit Jalil, involves the value of RM41,000 worth of Figos merchandize which includes clothing, track-suit and sports shoes.

In the sponsorship agreement, Figos agreed to supply 38 sets of sports shoes, 38 sets of track-suit, 120 pairs of clothing for invited guests and officials of the secretariat and 600 pairs of t-shirt for volunteers.

Figos will also provide 80 banners that will be displayed at the start and finish location, and also along the race routes throughout the seven days, from 1 to 7 March.

Figos Sdn Bhd Managing Director, Mr Tang Kok Wai in his speech, expressed his gratitude to the LTdL organizer on their willingness to accept Figos as part of LTdL’s 'big family' this year. "Figos hope this sponsorship will first strengthen the relationship between both parties and become a starting point towards a more close collaboration in the future.” "Figos is honored to be involved in the biggest and best recognized tour in Asia and hope that through this sponsorship will be able to introduce more FIGOS brands to local communities, especially along the routes used," said Mr Tang.

The Figos brand is no longer foreign to local sports fans, especially futsal and football because of the product quality equivalent to other international brands, the price is also very reasonable.

Among the goods produced includes futsal shoes, balls, jerseys, sports bags and neoprene support equipment.

Meanwhile, Mr Mohamed b Salleh, Chief Executive Officer LTDL 2010 said "This year nearly 1,200 personnel including riders will be in the LTDL 2010 entourage. This sponsorship from Figos can reduce the financial burden for the organizer in providing clothing to the LTDL 2010 personnel."

The 15th edition of the UCI (Hors Category) stage race will take place from Kota Bharu - Kuala Berang (174.5km); Kuala Terengganu - Chukai (182.3km); Pekan - Mersing (145.6km); Mersin-Parit Sulong (163.5km); Muar - Port Dickson (111.5km) Putrajaya - Genting Highlands (102.8km) and Kuala Kubu Baru - Dataran Merdeka (133.7km), covering a total distance of 1013.9km.

A total of 120 riders from 20 teams including two local teams are expected to take part in the event, Le Tour de Langkawi 2010.

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