The African Chess Confederation has announced a new sponsorship deal with WR Group Holding to sponsor the 2023 edition of the African Online Club Chess Championship.
WR Group Holding GmbH is a global provider of complex project logistics (certification, expediting customs clearance, and engineering and construction services) currently they have twelve offices in eight countries.
And according to Financial Times, WR Group Holding is the second fastest-growing logistics company in Europe.
The President of the African Chess Confederation Madam Tshepiso Lopang said their main target is to build a stronger brand behind the club competitions by making them more and more popular.
“We believe that this partnership is a sign of trust between ACC and WR Group, and also proof of the fact that African Chess is a marketable product worldwide hence partnering with a renowned international company, such as WR Group, confirms that we are on the right track.”
The 2023 African Online Club Chess Championship will take place from 3-4 June 2023 and will act as a qualification event for the World Rapid Team Chess Championship set for Dusseldorf, Germany from 25th to 28th of August 2023.