GCB Bank Assembles Elite Squad for Citi Business Olympics: A Showcase of Talent and Dedication
The weekend buzzed with energy as a diverse group of the bank’s staff gathered to justify their inclusion in the bank’s key sporting disciplines.
This highly anticipated event, organized by the GCB Sports Committee is part of the bank’s strategic efforts to select top talent to represent the largest indigenous bank and reigning champions of the Citi Business Olympics.
Kicking off on a bright and sunny Saturday morning at 7AM, the sessions saw a spectacular display of skill, athleticism, and team spirit from GCB Bank’s corporate powerhouses.
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From competitive sprints to intense football drills and skirmishes, testing speed and stamina, exhilarating races, precision and reflexes in lawn tennis, and a true test of strength and coordination in the tug of war as teams pulled together in an atmosphere charged with enthusiasm, camaraderie, and a shared goal - to defend the bank’s reputation on the sports field.
The event featured a range of activities designed to assess the agility, endurance, and teamwork of the participants.
The bank will be competing in various disciplines including football, basketball, volleyball, lawn and table tennis, sack race, and to mention a few.
For years, GCB Bank has been a formidable force in the Citi Business Olympics, having participated since 2017.
The bank has been crowned overall champions for an impressive three consecutive years, solidifying their status as a dominant player not only in the corporate space but also in sports.
Speaking to some of the participants, it was clear that this year’s teams are more determined than ever. “We are ready to give it our all and maintain the title”, one team captain shared. The passion and commitment displayed by the staff mirrored the bank’s broader dedication to excellence in all areas.
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“For seven good years, we have been winning. In fact, we are going for the 8 th , 9th and 10th titles, then we will tell them ‘Enough is enough’. Last year’s competition was quite keen, and we intend to go in hot and take the title with ease”, said Samuel Moses, Secretary of the GCB Sports Committee
With this year’s Citi Business Olympics just around the corner, GCB Bank is once again positioning itself to bring home the gold. As the reigning champions, all eyes will be on the bank to see if they can continue the winning streak and further cement their legacy in corporate sports.
GCB Bank PLC is Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, boasting over 180 branches and 340 ATMs nationwide. With more than seventy years of experience in delivering unmatched financial solutions to support the socio-economic development of the nation, GCB remains a dominant force in all its markets. Among its many accolades is the Marketing-Oriented Bank of the Year, 2023 award, received at the recently held Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) Awards ceremony in Accra.
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