Accra, Aug. 14, GNA- Mr. Wael H. Hakim, the Chief Executive Officer of Elite Sports and Zen Garden, has said, his the company is proud to be a
sponsor of the 2018 Millennium Marathon.

He said, his outfit was proud to be associated with the event because it would promote economic growth and tourism in the country.

Mr. Hakim, made this statement at the unveiling of the company’s sponsorship package at  the fifth mini raffle draw, held at the company’s
premises in Accra.

The event, was part of the Bi-Monthly raffle to be held till the Grand Raffle on Saturday, September 22, at the main Millennium Marathon. Mr. Hakim, in an interview with GNA Sports, said, “we have been sponsoring the Millennium Marathon for about four years and it’s been good.

"We are proud to sponsor the Marathon and we are hoping to do more in the future. “This year we would be giving out treadmill machine and other packages even for kids who will be participating,” he added.

The fifth mini raffle of the day, saw Kojo Kodoklo winning the first prize of gym set, including stability ball and a reflexive vest from Elite Sports.

A para-athlete, Zakaria Mohammed won the second prize of gym set and a training vest, while the third prize winner Sulley Mohammed went home with some gym sets as well.

This year’s millennium marathon promises to be intriguing as the top two winners would get a ticket to participate in the Dubai Marathon under the sponsorship of the Millennium Marathon Limited.

The next mini raffle draw, is schedule for Saturday, September 1, which will witness participating athletes being divided into two groups, Elite runners and Amateur runners.