The event marking the beginning of the new partnership was attended by Spyridon Ntallas, Member of the Management Board of OTP Bank, responsible for Finance and Planning, who symbolically received the club’s new jersey showcasing its sponsors from club President Iztok Verdnik.
“Sports are not just a sponsorship opportunity for OTP Group — they are a partnership based on shared values and ambitions. We are proud to become the general sponsor of Handball Club Krim, a team that has already proven itself as an international champion and continues its ambition of reaching the top. This passion for excellence, improvement and international success is reflected in our own goals. OTP Group also strives to be among the best on the international financial stage,” said Péter Tibor Juhász, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at OTP Group.
Krim OTP Group Mercator will begin the season with a young and ambitious team, making its 31st consecutive appearance in the elite EHF Champions League – and continuing its legacy in European handball.
Club President Iztok Verdnik added: “A new era lies ahead with a refreshed and youthful team. We would like to thank our new sponsors – Mendota Invest with the Emonika project, OTP Bank, and our general sponsor OTP Group – for recognising the value of our club and brand. Handball Club Krim holds a unique position in European handball, especially due to our uninterrupted presence among the elite in the Champions League. Over three decades in the top European competition is a true confirmation of our continuity – and if I may exaggerate a bit, our longevity.”
