Banca Transilvania, the partner of the Romanian basketball this year

BT's partnership with the Romanian Basketball Federation goes ahead

Banca Transilvania (BT) and the Romanian Basketball Federation (FRB) continue the partnership started in 2016, aimed at supporting the performance and inspiration of children and young people. BT will also support this year the FRB's activities and plans, national teams, as well as volunteer basketball and educational projects. The collaboration so far has had a positive impact for more than 30,000 registered athletes, starting with 7-8 year olds.

"Banca Transilvania's significant investments in sport are investments in Romania, in performance and in future generations. We are the biggest supporter of Romanian basketball and we are happy to team up with the Romanian Basketball Federation. We are confident that the FRB management will successfully contribute to the development of Romanian basketball and its superior performance", says Ömer Tetik, CEO, Banca Transilvania.

"Basketball is one of the most impactful sports in Romania, being practiced by many athletes, but also by amateurs starting from the age of 7-8. Today is an important moment for the Romanian basketball family, because we can announce the continuation of the partnership with Banca Transilvania. We are delighted that we will continue to team up with Banca Transilvania for future projects, andI am referring hereboth to thoseaimedatperformance- fromnationalselectionprocesses in the youth segment, where we will be able to bring an extrainvestment in thepreparationoftomorrow'schampions,to thenational teams-andto those thatreferto volunteer programs in basketball orbasketballeducationprograms", said Emilia Carmen Tocala, President of the Romanian Basketball Federation.

Over the years, Banca Transilvania has been with the athletes in competitions and events such as EuroBasket, Romanian Cup, All Star Game, Ghita Muresan Summer Camp, National Baby and Mini Basketball Championship, but also in projects such as the U-Banca Transilvania Basketball Academy or FRB TV. He is also the main financier of U-BT Cluj-Napoca Sports Club and U-Banca Transilvania team.

Banca Transilvania & Romanian Basketball Federation

About Banca Transilvania

Banca Transilvania is the largest bank in Romania and the main financier of the economy. With a history started almost 30 years ago, it has over 18% market share, 3.4 million customers, 3 business lines, over 9,000 employees, online banking solutions and 500 branches in 180 locations. It is the only Romanian banking brand in the Brand Finance Banking 500 (2021). Beyond banking, BT wants to have a positive impact in Romania, both for people, business and environment.

About Federation Romanian Basketball Federation

The Romanian Basketball Federation organizes, leads and develops basketball activity in Romania, by promoting the sport at home and abroad. It consists of sports structures with basketball sections and associations in the counties of the country and in Bucharest. It has 284 affiliated clubs and more than 29,000 active athletes in the approximately 30 domestic competitions it organizes annually. The Federation was founded in 1931 and since 1932 is a founding member of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The Romanian Basketball Federation is also proud of its international recognition, being appreciated as one of the best organizers of FIBA events. It also participates with the national teams in international competitions, both at world and European level.