GUOC 2015 signs Beverage Company as Official Sponsor for Universiade

Yoon Jang-hyun (l), Chairman of GUOC, and Lee Jae-hyuk (r), CEO of Lotte Chilsung, take a commemorative photo after signing a sponsorship agreement

GWANGJU – Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. has joined the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade as an official sponsor of the event.

On 17September, the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade Organizing Committee signed an agreement with Lotte Chilsung as the official sponsor for the beverage category, with Yoon Jang-hyun (GUOC Chairman), Kim Yoon-suk (GUOC Secretary General), and Lee Jae-hyuk (Lotte Chilsung CEO) in attendance.

As an official partner of the Games, Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. will provide water and beverages for all participating athletes, referees, and judges, as well as volunteers.

Lotte Chilsung will produce a special edition product with the Gwangju Universiade logo and promote through various media outlets, such as TV and online commercials.

Yoon Jang-hyun, Chairman of GUOC, commented, “We are thankful that a leading beverage company such as Lotte Chilsung has been able to join us as an official sponsor for the Games.” He also added, “As the Universiade is the only multi-sporting event with the participation of global university students, it is expected that Lotte Chilsung will also be able to grow into a global brand through this sponsorship.”

“It is very meaningful that Lotte Chilsung could participate as a sponsor for the Gwangju Universiade”, Lee Jae-hyuk, CEO of Lotte Chilsung commented. “We will provide all the necessary support needed for a successful delivery of the event.”

 (Source: GUOC 2015)