BKT Tires have increased their sponsorship of international curling as they become the Presenting Sponsor of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2021, being held in Schaffhausen, Switzerland from 19–28 March 2021.
The LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2021 will feature 14 teams competing for the world title and the first qualification places for the women's team event at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
World Curling Federation President, Kate Caithness, said: "In a year of challenges, we are delighted to have BKT Tires increase their sponsorship of our sport by becoming the Presenting Sponsor of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2021 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
"With their recent joint Title Sponsorship of our World Men's Championship, BKT Tires have, in a short period of time, become deeply involved in supporting two of our most important championships in this four-year Olympic cycle and we are extremely grateful for their significant investment in our sport."
Alan Eskow, Vice-President of BKT Tires Canada Inc. said: "We are delighted to extend our support of curling to become the Presenting partner of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2021.
"Despite the current global situation, it is great that we can still bring the world together through sports, and especially curling. Good luck to all the countries involved for a safe, healthy and exciting World Championship."
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