KiA
SPORT
to continue
sponsorship of
England Women’s
Cricket Team
• Official car sponsorship deal extended to 2018
• 24 all-new Kia Sportage vehicles to be provided to the England women’s cricket team
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has
confirmed that it will continue
to be the official partner of the
England women’s cricket team
until May 2018. The two-year
extension sees Kia maintaining
the title of official car of England
women’s cricket, with 24 all-new
Kia Sportage vehicles provided to
the England women’s team.
Kia has had a long standing
affinity with cricket from being
the lead sponsor of the iconic
Kia Oval and Surrey County
Cricket Club since 2011, as
well as supporting grass roots
cricket, the recent Kia Super
League partnership and now the
continued support to the England
Women’s Cricket Team.
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Under the terms of the agreement,
Kia will gain a range of sponsorship
and marketing rights around the
England women’s team, including
in-ground activation at women’s
international matches in England
over the next two year.
Paul Philpott, President and CEO
of Kia Motors (UK) Ltd said of the
deal: “We are proud to continue to
partner with the England Women’s
cricket team. It is a real privilege
for us to be so involved with the
development of women’s cricket as
we share a real desire to surprise the
cynics and change perceptions.
Clare Connor, Director of England
Women’s Cricket at the ECB
added: “Since signing the first
ever standalone sponsorship for
England women’s cricket in 2014,
Kia’s partnership has supported the
players’ new professional status,
furthered the profile of the game,
and proved the commercial
credibility of women’s cricket and
women’s sport.
“It is great news that the partnership
will continue for a further two years
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