SMEC South Africa sponsors employee in international sporting event
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The event was hosted in Avilés in northwest Spain in June. Upon news of his qualification, SMEC South Africa took the decision to sponsor Lamley’s entire trip to compete in this prestigious event.
“Competing in the World Championships was a lifelong dream for Lamley. SMEC South Africa, in keeping with the company’s values, and its commitment to support its employees and the country, did not hesitate to help Lamley realise his ambitions,” Kostas Rontiris, CEO of SMEC South Africa, commented.
Lamley departed for Spain on 1 June. He participated with his fellow countrymen in a welcoming ceremony two days later, at which all 30 competing countries were introduced. Lamley’s race took place on 5 June, combining running and cycling over a 55 km route. He completed the event in a time of 2 hours and 32 minutes.
Lamley described the event as an once-in-a-lifetime experience. He subsequently stated that he is looking forward to applying all the lessons he learnt in Spain in both his professional and sporting life.
“I am grateful for SMEC South Africa’s support and sponsorship. Without it, it would not have been possible for me to have proudly flown the South African flag in this international competition,” Lamley concluded.
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SMEC South Africa provides consultancy services for the lifecycle of a project to a broad range of sectors, which include; hydropower, transport, water, natural resources and environment, geotechnical, mining, tunnelling, urban development, renewable energy, power, government and advisory services and social infrastructure development. The SMEC Group has over 5 300 employees and an established network of over 75 offices throughout Australia, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Pacific, North and South America.
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