Memorial University of Newfoundland Named SIFE World Cup 2008 Champion
Release Date: 10/3/2008
Singapore, Singapore — With over 1,500 attendees representing more than 50 countries, the SIFE World Cup 2008 demonstrated the strength of SIFE's international network and global reach. SIFE students from 41 countries competed at the 8th annual event with the team from Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada emerging as champion. The first runner-up was Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. Also advancing to the final round of competition were the SIFE teams from Alpha Arts and Science College in India (3rd place) and Singapore Polytechnic from the host country of Singapore (4th place).
SIFE is an international organization that brings together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better world through the positive power of business. Through projects that improve the lives of people worldwide, the university students, academic professionals, and industry leaders that participate in SIFE are demonstrating that individuals with a knowledge and passion for business can be a powerful force for change. At the SIFE World Cup 2008, the top SIFE teams in the world presented the results of their outreach projects to determine which teams made the most impact on their communities.
“This is a competition where the best business-minded students gather from around the world,” said Bruce Nasby, SIFE International Executive Vice President. “When we get them together, amazing things happen. Not only do they share their passion for improving their communities through business principles, but they also make lasting friendships with students from other countries and interact with leading business executives from around the world.”
Complete results from the SIFE World Cup 2008 are available on the SIFE World Cup 2008 website.