The Worldwide Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) is proud to unveil its partnership with Tissot, a famend world model within the watchmaking business.
As a part of this collaboration, Tissot has turn out to be the Official Timekeeper of IWBF occasions, supporting the federation’s efforts to reinforce the standard and professionalism of wheelchair basketball competitions worldwide, in addition to their efforts to raise the game and enhance the expertise for athletes, followers, and stakeholders alike. By means of this collaboration, Tissot reaffirms its dedication to inclusivity and its help for para sports activities.
Expressing his pleasure for the partnership, IWBF President Ulf Mehrens acknowledged:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tissot as our Official Timekeeper. The partnership with Tissot, a prestigious model famend for its partnership with FIBA and collaborations with different high world sporting occasions worldwide, marks an enormous honour for IWBF. With Tissot’s experience in timekeeping and our dedication to selling inclusivity and excellence in sports activities, we look ahead to advancing our sport to new heights collectively.”
With the settlement already in movement, Tissot’s dedication to selling sports activities, together with wheelchair basketball worldwide, is clear as demonstrated by their latest engagement within the 2022 World Championships and the 2024 IWBF Repechage tournaments.
Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Tissot commented:
“It’s an honour to offer our Timekeeping experience to the IWBF. The athletes function nice inspiration by means of their resilience, ability, and dedication, completely aligning with our model values. How higher to show that point and devotion are the trail to success? Additionally it is important to offer equity and to raise the aggressive expertise for everybody concerned by sustaining constant timekeeping throughout all ranges of play. Collectively, we wish to break down boundaries and champion the spirit of inclusivity, by serving to to create a extra various and dynamic basketball neighborhood the place each athlete has the chance to excel.”
The partnership between IWBF and Tissot underscores the sturdy help throughout the basketball neighborhood. Tissot, considered one of FIBA’s longest-standing companions, has been a FIBA International Accomplice and the Official Timekeeper since 2008. Moreover, Tissot serves because the Official Watch and Official Timekeeper for the NBA, the WNBA, and the NBA G League.
FIBA’s Secretary Common, Andreas Zagklis, added: “
It’s nice to witness the collaborative help between FIBA and IWBF, showcased by means of this partnership announcement with our longstanding International Accomplice, Tissot. This highlights the energy of our relationship and the unity throughout the FIBA Household.”
Collectively, IWBF and Tissot are poised to make a big impression on the world stage, selling inclusivity, range, and excellence in sports activities.
