Monrovia – In a massive show of corporate support for grassroots sports, Jeety Rubber LLC and its subsidiary, Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC), have fulfilled a major championship pledge by presenting L$550,000 to the victorious Margibi County Kickball Team.
The cash reward follows the team’s historic triumph in the just-concluded 2025/2026 edition of the National County Sports Meet.
The companies had previously promised the incentive on the condition that the “Gibians” secured the kickball title.
Breaking Down the Windfall
The L550,000 reward was distributed directly to the athletes and staff to ensure maximum impact. Each of the 20 players on the roster received L25,000, while L$50,000 was allocated to the technical staff for their role in guiding the team to the trophy.
This latest presentation brings the total financial commitment from Jeety Rubber and SRC to the Margibi County sports teams to a staggering L$1.1 million. The breakdown of the support includes: L$500,000: Championship-winning bonus, L$260,000: Semifinal victory incentive, L$100,000: Initial mobilization donation, Football Support.
The football squad received L100,000incash, L$100,000 in food items, and L$50,000 for technical staff.
“Commitment to Development”
Speaking at the cash reward ceremony, Upjit Singh Sachdeva, the CEO of Jeety Rubber and SRC, widely known as “Jeety,” reaffirmed his company’s dedication to the youth of Margibi.
“We are delighted to make this contribution,” Mr. Sachdeva said. “The girls’ victory in the female component of the county league is something we are immensely proud of. We will do all we can to ensure they retain the title in the next edition.”
Leadership and Player Reaction
Margibi County Superintendent O. Jay Morris hailed the “robust backing” from the rubber giants, noting that the consistent financial motivation was a deciding factor in the team’s performance.
“We thank Jeety Rubber and SRC for their support. This played a key role in motivating the girls to bring the championship home,” Superintendent Morris stated, adding that he hopes for a “more active role” from the companies next year to help the county sweep both the football and kickball categories.
Team Captain Ruth Sonpon, who led the squad through a high-stakes shootout in the finals, noted that the promise of the reward provided a psychological edge.
“When Mr. Jeety made that promise, it pushed us to fight harder because we knew someone believed in us,” Sonpon said. “This money will help us prepare for next season and inspire young girls in Margibi to take up the sport.”
The move is being viewed by sports analysts as a significant win for women’s sports in Liberia, where kickball often struggles for the same level of corporate investment as football.
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