SINGAPORE (April 30, 2015) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI), a leading global money transfer company, in cooperation with the Singapore Cricket Association (SCA), is launching the MoneyGram Cricket Ke Badshah 2015 tournament as part of its commitment to developing the sport of cricket in Singapore.
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This tournament will provide formal infrastructure and a unique platform for thousands of migrant workers in Singapore who want to participate in the sport as a player or as a fan.
"We are excited to be a part of building cricket in Singapore. Love of the sport brings friends and loved ones closer, which is exactly what MoneyGram aims to do through our money transfer services," said Yogesh Sangle, MoneyGram's senior regional director.
A press conference to announce the sponsorship was attended by key representatives from both companies, including: MoneyGram Senior Regional Director Yogesh Sangle, MoneyGram Senior Marketing Director Ananth Srivatsa, MoneyGram Regional Marketing Director Sabrina Chan, Singapore Cricket Association Events and League Manager Shanthan Reddy and world-famous cricketer Aminul Islam.
"It is an honor for the Singapore Cricket Association to be part of MoneyGram's efforts to build a high-quality cricket tournament for workers living in Singapore," said Shanthan Reddy, Singapore Cricket Association events and league manager.
The year-long tournament activities kick off May 1st, with a coaching session with Aminul Islam at Farrer Park Field.
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