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Al Bawaba
7 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Bank of Jordan Signs Strategic Partnership with the Jordan Volleyball Federation
Bank of Jordan has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Jordan Volleyball Federation, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and youth development. This collaboration aims to support the federation's initiatives, contribute to the growth of national sports, and empower the next generation of Jordanian agreement was signed by Mr. Saleh Hammad, CEO of Bank of Jordan, and Mr. Jihad Qteishat, Advisor to the President of the Federation. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Her Highness Princess Ayah bint Faisal, President of the Jordan Volleyball partnership reflects Bank of Jordan's broader strategy to promote sustainable community development and deepen its impact at the social, economic, and cultural levels. As a leading national institution, the bank continues to demonstrate its role as a responsible corporate citizen by supporting initiatives that drive long-term, meaningful agreement comes at a pivotal moment for Jordanian volleyball, a sport experiencing impressive growth and rising public interest. Through this partnership, Bank of Jordan reaffirms its role in supporting local sports and nurturing young talent by creating more opportunities for achievement, innovation, and excellence. Through this partnership, Bank of Jordan strengthens its commitment to national development and contributes to initiatives that celebrate Jordanian identity, while elevating sports on both the local and regional levels. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bank of Jordan signs strategic partnership with the Jordan Volleyball Federation
Amman, Jordan – Bank of Jordan has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Jordan Volleyball Federation, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and youth development. This collaboration aims to support the federation's initiatives, contribute to the growth of national sports, and empower the next generation of Jordanian athletes. The agreement was signed by Mr. Saleh Hammad, CEO of Bank of Jordan, and Mr. Jihad Qteishat, Advisor to the President of the Federation. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Her Highness Princess Ayah bint Faisal, President of the Jordan Volleyball Federation. This partnership reflects Bank of Jordan's broader strategy to promote sustainable community development and deepen its impact at the social, economic, and cultural levels. As a leading national institution, the bank continues to demonstrate its role as a responsible corporate citizen by supporting initiatives that drive long-term, meaningful change. The agreement comes at a pivotal moment for Jordanian volleyball, a sport experiencing impressive growth and rising public interest. Through this partnership, Bank of Jordan reaffirms its role in supporting local sports and nurturing young talent by creating more opportunities for achievement, innovation, and excellence. Through this partnership, Bank of Jordan strengthens its commitment to national development and contributes to initiatives that celebrate Jordanian identity, while elevating sports on both the local and regional levels.
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jim Nantz Joins First Tee As Honorary Chair
First Tee, a youth development organization that enables kids to build character through the game of golf, announced that acclaimed CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz will serve as its new Honorary Chair. The news comes as the youth development organization celebrates First Tee Week nationwide, a campaign to recognize coaches and their impact on participants and their communities. Jim Nantz CBS Nantz, whose distinguished broadcasting career spans more than four decades, becomes the third Honorary Chair in First Tee's history, following President George W. Bush (2011-2024) and President George H.W. Bush (1997-2010). As Honorary Chair, Nantz will help promote First Tee's purpose and expand its reach to empower even more young people. 'Throughout my career, I have witnessed firsthand how golf builds character, resilience and integrity – the very qualities First Tee instills in young people,' said Jim Nantz. 'I am honored to serve as Honorary Chair and support an organization that uses this remarkable game to help kids develop the strength of character they will carry with them throughout their lives.' First Tee President George W. Bush expressed confidence in his successor: 'For the past 13 years, it has been my privilege to support First Tee's mission to develop young people of character. Jim Nantz brings passion, integrity and a deep love for golf to this role. His voice has narrated historic moments in the sport, and now that same voice will help inspire a new generation. My father would be proud that our friend is following in our footsteps, and I look forward to seeing First Tee's continued impact under Jim's leadership.' Jay Monahan, PGA TOUR Commissioner and Chair of First Tee Board of Governors, added: 'For 40 years Jim Nantz has provided the soundtrack for the game of golf, captivating fans at home as he illustrates the drama of winning on the PGA TOUR. As much as Jim's voice is synonymous with the biggest moments in golf, his true legacy will be the countless fans he has introduced to our sport through his love for the game and respect for its values. It's these attributes that make him the ideal Honorary Chair for First Tee.' First Tee Greg McLaughlin, First Tee CEO, also welcomed Nantz to this significant role: 'Jim Nantz is not only one of golf's most recognizable voices – he is someone who truly embodies the values we teach. His passion for the game, commitment to excellence and inspiring presence make him the perfect Honorary Chair to help us continue building game changers across the country.' As Honorary Chair, Nantz will help raise awareness of First Tee's impact, support fundraising initiatives, and champion the organization's mission to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges, both on and off the course. First Tee's network of 150 chapters engages more than 5,000 active, trained coaches who deliver a curriculum designed with input from youth development experts using golf as the platform. First Tee serves more than 3.1 million kids annually.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Really special' - Hurzeler proud of young players despite missing senior leaders
Fabian Hurzeler says experienced players have been a big miss for his young Albion side this season. But he adds their progress has been 'really special' in an up-and-down season. Albion are on the brink of only the third top-half finish in their history as they go into the home game with new champions Liverpool. But Hurzeler believes the youthfulness of his squad has gone under the radar. Asked a question along those lines, the head coach said: 'I think that people don't recognise it because they just see the player and say, 'Okay, he plays in the Premier League and so he has to work like a machine, he has to perform like a 25, 26-year-old player who already played five or six years in the Premier League. And that's a big difference. 'That's what I always try to emphasise, that everyone, not only in football but also generally in life, makes mistakes and they will learn from those mistakes. 'The same for me as a gaffer. I also made mistakes during the season and I learn from them and I grow from them, and I will grow from these things. 'The other thing of course is that we have older players in our squad, but they weren't always able to be on the pitch. 'So when we look at the availability of them, we had this season like James Milner, who is crucial for us on the pitch but wasn't there, Jason Steele had some injuries, Lewis Dunk wasn't always get into his rhythm, Adam Webster too, so we had already like four players who weren't there as leaders all the time, and you need these leaders in a team who give the players support, who run the training sessions, who make the standards. 'And that's something we really tried to focus on, that we had a good mix between leaders and young players. 'I think it's really important for the young players to have older players beside them who share their experience. 'Therefore, Danny Welbeck is crucial for us this season, not only as a goalscorer but also as a leader, because he was there most of the time on the pitch and that helped our young players, and it's something I'm really happy about.' Albionls hopes of eueoapn football have been ghit by events in the Fa Cuo final. But they will still be keen for a bgi finish ti what ahs been a season if transmission. The inires to epced plaiers followed the dpartrie of Adam Lalla a and Pascal Gross in the summer. Hurzeler said: 'Of course we need to be patient with young players and we try to get them closer and closer to the team step by step. 'But this season we had to do it quite fast. 'In German there's a sentence 'Throw them in the ice water', so in the cold water and they have to swim, find a way to deal with it. 'And that's something that we are really impressed about my young squad, how they work together, how they find a way to win Premier League games. 'We suffered bad experiences with being 2-0 up in the 85th minutes and weren't able to win the games. 'We had bad experiences during the season, bad results. But they always find a way together, they always stick together and worked hard on the training pitch and improved and improved and improved. 'And that's something really special, that's something that I don't take for granted, and that's why I'm very grateful to be their coach and I will continue, together with my staff, to give them the environment where they can improve. 'Because they are still not finished with their development, there's still a lot of things to improve. 'That's the message I send to them daily. It's like: 'Stay grounded, stay humble. It doesn't matter anything if you've played 30 Premier League games. It's about, in the end, having 600, 700, like James Milner. Thats the goal for you'. 'That's why I try to push them every day.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lafayette leaders host event aimed at empowering the youth
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– A powerful community event unfolded at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center as organizers, educators, and former inmates came together with a shared mission: to steer local youth away from crime and toward personal and academic success. The event, spearheaded by Dr. Carroll Crofton, aimed to highlight the urgent need for mentorship, guidance, and safe spaces for children growing up in challenging environments. 'We wanted to impact our youth with the information that would help them to elevate themselves from one level to another,' said Dr. Crofton. Parents and children gathered to hear personal stories of resilience and transformation. Among the speakers was Consuela Gaines, who shared her journey from incarceration to personal growth. 'I got off of that fixed mindset and realized there's nothing impossible for me to do,' Gaines said. 'I studied Office System Technology… graduated from that while incarcerated… I took welding, graduated from that while incarcerated.' Vendors were also present, offering resources in education, mental health, and other crucial areas. The goal was to show young attendees that alternatives to crime and hardship do exist and that community support is available. Dr. Crofton spoke candidly about the absence of father figures in many homes and how that vacuum can lead to feelings of being lost and unsupported. 'Most of the fathers are incarcerated or tangled up into drugs and alcohol, so you don't have a man figure in the house,' Crofton said. 'And the mother can't work and also raise her children at the same time, especially a boy, he needs a man voice over him at all times.' Shyra Breaux, another event organizer, emphasized the importance of consistent, engaging programming to keep kids inspired and connected. 'We're going to try to meet the need and offer different programming and just events that young people can come to,' Breaux said. 'They were engaged… they had a good time, and it felt like family here today.' Looking ahead, Dr. Crofton and Breaux are already planning future events, with the next focus on back-to-school support for students this fall. 'The thing that we strive for is to be informational to this community,' Crofton said. 'We didn't have a large crowd, but our theme is: if we can reach one, teach one.' Lafayette leaders host event aimed at empowering the youth Louisiana falls to Southern Miss, 15-5 Mother's Day sunshine in Acadiana, showers to follow later St. Landry Parish issues no wake zone on waterways Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death − but 'laughing gas' is still sold all over the US Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
