Traditional International Tennis Tournament BFI CUP Gathered More Than 70 Representatives of Banks and Financial Institutions

On November 9-10, Vilnius hosted the traditional international tennis tournament BFI Cup among representatives of banks and financial institutions, sponsored by Penkių kontinentų bankinės technologijos (BS/2). This year more than 70 players, representing  13 financial institutions from Lithuania, Latvia, and Belarus took part in it.

Representatives of SEB Bank Lithuania won a resounding victory in the tournament, scored a record number of points (110). The second place went to the Danske Bank team (72 points), and the third place — to the players of the Belarusian financial institutions Bel Fin (34 points).

The two-day program of the tournament included single, doubles and team competitions. Among the novelties of this year are competitions in mixed doubles, in which the representatives of Danske Bank achieved the greatest success.

“We are pleased contributing to the promotion of sports that have deep traditions in Lithuania. Today, tennis is not only a business for global companies and an expensive show for millions of fans, but also a lifestyle. This game develops endurance and discipline, teaches you to trust your teammate and control your emotions. The ability to monitor your actions, quickly change tactic - these are qualities that are crucial for business growth. Therefore, it is not surprising that tennis is a hobby for many entrepreneurs,” said Germanas Kavalskis, Head of Corporate Communications Penki Kontinentai.

The annual BFI Cup tournament which is held for the twelfth time is organized by the Teniso turnyrai. The primary sponsors are BS/2 and ASHBURN International, belonging to the Penki Kontinentai Group and specializing in banking equipment, EFTPOS terminals, and innovative software solutions.