MetLife Promotes Healthy Lifestyle with Title Sponsorship of BWF World Superseries
November 23 2015 - 4:11AM
Business Wire
As part of the MetLife BWF World Superseries sponsored by
MetLife, Inc., the #1 US life insurer^, YONEX-SUNRISE Hong Kong
Open 2015 came to a memorable close yesterday at the Hong Kong
Coliseum, with Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei and Spain’s Carolina Marin
emerging singles champions. The last time Lee took home the men’s
singles championship in Hong Kong was in 2013.
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Dr. Nirmala Menon (first from left, front
row), Executive Vice President, Head of Designated Markets and
Health of MetLife Asia Ltd., presented the awards to men’s singles
champion, Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and men’s singles 1st
runner-up, Tian Houwei of China. (Photo: Business Wire)
The six-day tournament, which offers total prize money of
USD350,000, is the Hong Kong stop of the BWF World Superseries.
Inaugurated in 2007, the BWF World Superseries comprises 12
tournaments, attracting the top 32 world-ranked players in singles
and doubles. With its title sponsorship of this spectacular
international event since 2014, MetLife has shown continued
dedication to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility by
fostering a healthy community globally.
Mr. Lennard Yong, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Hong Kong*,
attended the finals yesterday. “MetLife and BWF have partnered
across the world with the shared mission to enhance diversity and
health and wellness,” he said. “Through extending our global
partnership to Hong Kong, we hope to engage and encourage the local
community to build interest in sports and healthy living, as we
continue to commit ourselves to realizing our brand promise to help
people pursue more from life.”
This year’s tournament brought together over 250 players from 23
countries and regions. “Badminton is one of the most popular sports
in Asia,” said Mr. Thomas Lund, Secretary General of Badminton
World Federation. “Not only does it improve our health, but it also
helps us build friendships and relieve our stress, ultimately
connecting us together as a health-conscious community. We look
forward to partnering with MetLife again next year to offer
badminton fans a valuable opportunity to relive the excitement of
this world-class event, and to promote this fun sport across the
region and especially in Hong Kong.”
In addition, MetLife Hong Kong organized a family-focused health
and wellness event named “2015 Family Health Day” on November 1,
2015 at South China Athletic Association, inviting customers and
agents to bring along their children for a day of entertaining
badminton activities led by a renowned player, Hu Yun, from the
Hong Kong Badminton team. Complimentary YONEX badminton rackets
were given out to the young participants as well.
Ms. Eva Wong, Chief Agency Officer of MetLife Hong Kong, said,
“MetLife Hong Kong has always put an emphasis on empowering agents
to build a lasting and positive relationship with customers.
Perhaps there is no easier way to make that connection than with
sports, which is a universal language. It helps us have meaningful
interaction while having an enjoyable and relaxing time.”
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and
affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance
companies in the world#. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global
provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset
management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife
has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market
positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe
and the Middle East. For more information, visit
www.metlife.com.
^Axco Global Statistics 2014
*MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Hong
Kong Limited (collectively “MetLife Hong Kong”) are wholly-owned
subsidiaries of MetLife, Inc. in Hong Kong and private companies
limited by shares incorporated and registered under the applicable
laws in Hong Kong. Both MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited are authorized insurers
carrying long term business in Hong Kong.
#Based on non-banking assets according to A.M. Best research
2012 data, Best’s Review July 2014
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