Tiger Balm offering football fans a chance to catch Bayern Munich live
KUALA LUMPUR : Tiger Balm is organising a three-on-three futsal tournament which will see participants compete for the grand prize – an all-expense-paid trip to watch FC Bayern Munich live at Germany's iconic Allianz Arena.
The Legendary Together 3v3 Tournament, launched today at MyTOWN Shopping Centre here, will run until June 15.
Yvonne Teh, country manager of Haw Par Malaysia, Tiger Balm's parent company, said they decided to collaborate with the most successful club in Germany due to their shared values.
'We're united by values of performance, recovery, and unwavering discipline as well as values every athlete, in every sport, can relate to.
'That's why this partnership with FC Bayern Munich is so meaningful,' she said.
Teh said the decision to invite former national footballers Soh Chin Ann, Santokh Singh, Zainal Abidin Hassan, Khairul Fahmi Che Mat and Zaquan Adha Abdul Radzak to the launch was because the company wanted to pay tribute to players who help inspire the younger generation.
Members of the media testing out the court where all teams will be competing on.
She also said the tournament, which will be held at the MyTOWN Shopping Centre, is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.
She emphasised that Tiger Balm has long been dedicated to promoting recovery and movement, catering to both elite athletes and everyday joggers.
'Tiger Balm provides safe and effective relief for sore muscles, joint aches or pains,' she said.
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