With less than 40 days before the anticipated 2017 IAAF World Relays, proud first-time sponsor and one of the Bahamas’ local fast-food restaurant leaders - KFC Nassau - is pleased to announce its ‘National Supplier’ sponsorship of the thrilling track and field event that will take place on April 22 and 23 on the grounds of the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium in Nassau.

As part of its year-long 50th Anniversary celebrations, KFC Nassau is thrilled to join in the celebration of athletic excellence with local fans and athletes, and many more from all around the world to share in the spirit of sports, competition, personal triumphs and cultural diversity, in addition to celebrating the country’s capital as the host of the sporting event.

This endeavor is an exciting opportunity for KFC Nassau as the IAAF World Relays sponsorship showcases the brand’s ongoing commitment to true team spirit, its rich history of generosity, and the sharing in the ideals of the event’s athletes that resonate with KFC Nassau through excellence, leadership and dedication to making a positive impact locally and globally.

This year’s IAAF World Relays is set to be the biggest yet with over 700 athletes from over 40 nations to compete in the 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m and 4x800m for both men and women, and a mixed 4x400m relay races.

"KFC Nassau is honored to sponsor the 2017 IAAF World Relays, which sets the tone as a great force in uniting the local community, corporate entities and athletes, both local and from other corners of the world, through a common interest in sports that exudes a positive and long-lasting impact in the community”, said Will Grant, Director of Operations at Restaurants (Bahamas) Ltd - KFC Nassau’s franchise holder.

“As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations we’re particularly proud to incorporate this sponsorship into our ongoing celebration, and we look forward to being a part of the great impact that sports bring to the community.”

KFC Nassau is part of the Yum! global group of brands and is operated by Restaurants (Bahamas) Limited with eight locations throughout New Providence.

KFC Nassau has been a staple in the New Providence community since 1967 specializing in Original Recipe, Spicy and BBQ Chicken flavours, Strips, Wings, KFC Famous Bowls, freshly made chicken sandwiches, home-style side items and the brand’s NEW Big Box special. 

More information on KFC Nassau can be found on its website, www.kfcnassau.com, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/kfcnassau.