Maib reaffirms its commitment to backing performance and excellence by signing a partnership with the National Teams Training Center (CSPLN). Through this agreement, the bank will assist in training 23 young ambitious athletes, providing them with the necessary resources to turn their dreams into reality.
This partnership aims to promote sportspeople from the national teams by providing financial and logistical resources, accelerating their development and preparing them for major international competitions, where they will represent the Republic of Moldova.
The partnership signing event took place at maib park, with the presence of athletes, coaches, director of CSPNL, Nicolae Ciobanu, head of the Sports and Youth Department within MEC, Marcel Marian, representatives of maib and the bank’s CEO, Giorgi Shagidze. During the official part of the event, after the inspirational speeches and the signing of the agreement, the sportspeople were handed their equipment and the financial support provided by maib.
The event culminated in an energizing concert by Satoshi and his band, where the young attendees could enjoy and sing along to the artist’s most beloved songs. Ultimately, the participants socialized and spent time in the warm inspiring atmosphere of maib park.
Nicolae Ceban, Director of the National Teams Training Center:
“First, I want to express my gratitude for our partnership with maib, which has brought us to the international stage. It has brought us to the podium, where our athletes proudly raise the flag of the Republic of Moldova. And secondly, this partnership will help us achieve our primary goal – to bring home the gold from the Olympic Games.”
Giorgi Shagidze, maib CEO:
“We are honoured to collaborate with the National Teams Training Center (CSPNL), a partnership that aligns perfectly with the goals of the national development strategy “Sport 2030”. This cooperation reflects maib’s commitment to endorsing sports, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and sponsoring the Republic of Moldova’s social and economic growth, in line with its European aspirations.”
Marcel Marian, Head of the Sports and Youth Department within the Ministry of Education and Research:
“Sport shapes character, promotes values, and, at the same time, requires support. Therefore, it is essential to have a connection between the private sector and high-performance sports in the Republic of Moldova. It is a field that deserves support, investment, and appreciation for its true value.”
Adil Osmanov, judoist:
“The backing of such large companies will help athletes succeed more quickly and make our citizens proud to be Moldovans. No one has yet become a world champion in the Republic of Moldova's history. I would be delighted if I or my colleagues were the ones who achieved such a result.”
The partnership with the National Teams Training Center continues maib's active involvement in corporate social responsibility initiatives, with the bank endorsing sports and athletic performance for several years. Acting responsibly within the community, maib has always financed projects dedicated to education, culture, and sports while investing in initiatives that bring value to the community and foster excellence in various fields.
About maib:
Maib is the largest bank in Moldova with a share of 35.8% of deposits and 37.6% of loans of the entire banking system at the end of 3Q 2024. The Bank is of systemic importance to the country, it serves almost a third of the population and is one of the largest private employers in Moldova, with a workforce of over 2,400 people. Since 2018, maib's largest shareholder is a consortium, which includes the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Invalda INVL, a leading asset management group in the Baltic States, and Horizon Capital, a private investment fund focused on emerging markets.
About the National Teams Training Center (CSPLN):
CSPLN is the leading institution in the Republic of Moldova dedicated to the training and support of high-performance athletes. The Center provides optimal conditions for athletes’s training and development, necessary for participation in international competitions. It contributes to the promotion of high-level sports and the country’s image on the global stage.
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