Register | Forgot password?
Switch to Arabic
Monday, December 7 - 2009

Volkswagen Middle East hosts its First University Football Tournament in Saudi Arabia

Volkswagen Middle East, with the partnership of Samaco, hosted a month long football competition, the Volkswagen University Football Tournament in the main three cities of Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar.

Article continues below
  • VW KSA Soccer Cars.
    VW KSA Soccer Cars.
The tournament, which ended on last week, saw over 500 students participating from Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz University in Riyadh, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, King Faisal University and Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University in Khobar and College of Business Administration and King Abdul-Aziz University in Jeddah.

The event also offered the participating students the chance to test drive and experience the high performance of the latest Volkswagen models: Passat CC, Scirocco and Golf VI.

Joerg Andrischock, Acting Managing Director of Volkswagen Middle East said:
"We are overwhelmed with the high level of interest from the students and saw excellent talent and team work within the event. Volkswagen is committed to supporting and encouraging the youth in the Middle East to show their skills and interests."


The 3-on-3 football matches took place in a special cage, designed as a football pitch and gave the opportunity for Saudi football enthusiasts to prove their skills and a chance to win the Volkswagen University Football Cup 2009. Sixty four three-player teams participated from each city and competed to acquire the title. Only the top three teams were honored from each city.

Mr. Andrischock ended:
"Volkswagen Middle East supports the growth of youth culture in the region, especially in the sporting arena. This event demonstrates how significant the connection is between our brand's heritage and the sporting world, especially with the recent launches of the Volkswagen sporty Scirocco, iconic Golf VI and luxurious sedan-coupé Passat CC in the Middle East."
Also consider reading:
Log in to request more information from Volkswagen Middle East

Notes and media contacts

For more information contact:
Sabrina Pengel
Public Relations Manager
Volkswagen Middle East
Tel: +971-4-204 5888
Fax: +971-4-204 5898

Lisa Welsh
Senior Consultant
Impact Porter Novelli
Tel: +971-4-330 4030 Ext: 414
Fax: +971-4-330 4031

Disclaimer:

Articles in this section are primarily provided directly by the companies appearing or PR agencies which are solely responsible for the content. The companies concerned may use the above content on their respective web sites provided they link back to http://www.ameinfo.com

Any opinions, advice, statements, offers or other information expressed in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited. AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited is not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy or reliability of any material, advice, opinion or statement in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site.

For details about submitting your stories, please read the guide - all content published is subject to our terms and conditions