This week, the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) successfully launch the ticketing and sponsorship program for the upcoming Pacific Games.
The launch serves as a testament to the GOC’s meticulous preparations for this year’s biggest sporting event. During the ceremony, the main ticketing sponsor, Ricoh Solomon Islands Limited, was officially introduced as the SOl2023 Games’ ticketing partner.
The official launch, held at GOC’s FA’ARODO Conference Room, and was attended by representatives from the GOC Board members, GOC Staff and Ricoh Staff.
Mr. Pradeep Narayan, the Country Director of Ricoh, delivered a brief speech expressing gratitude to the GOC and his company’s enthusiastic support for this major event.
Mr. Narayan conveyed, “We are deeply honored to contribute to the outstanding work being carried out by your executives and the entire team preparing for the Sol 2023 Games. As a Japanese company with a strong presence in the Pacific Islands, RICOH operates worldwide, and we are committed to supporting the Solomon Islands’ government and people in hosting the most remarkable games to date. Our goal is to forge strong relationships with our friends from other Pacific Island nations participating in the games, and we aspire to bolster our Pacific Islands network, families, and communities to promote mutual respect and unity.”
He further expressed his anticipation for the production of the game’s tickets, expressing hope that they will leave a lasting impression once they become available for public use.
In response, GOC Chairman Mr. Martin Rara acknowledged Ricoh Ltd. and their valuable support for the games. He said, “”We are so happy to be partnering with RICOH in this undertaking as the Bronze Partner for successful delivery of the games.
The ticketing system is a very crucial aspect of the games, especially to control and administer the movement of the public in and out of the venues.
We are looking forward to the final product of the ticket and the safest use of technology to ensure a secured ticketing system is in place.”
Mr. Rara also emphasized the broader vision of the Pacific Games, beyond mere medal achievements, focusing on fostering friendships and establishing enduring partnerships with other Pacific Island Countries.
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