Opus Energy, a leading supplier of electricity to the business sector, has recently signed up gymnast Daniel Keatings as their sports ambassador. The sponsorship deal will aid Daniel in his preparations for London 2012 and help Opus Energy inspire its staff and the local community.

Keatings, who is 2009 All Round European Silver medallist and Pommel Horse Bronze medallist as well as an Olympic finalist in Beijing, currently trains full time and is well into the London 2012 cycle. Opus Energy's Managing Director, Charlie Crossley Cooke recently said, “We are delighted to be sponsoring such a world class athlete in their preparation for the London 2012 Olympics. Opus Energy believes strongly in supporting the local community and encouraging young talented individuals to reach their full potential. The sponsorship for Daniel will enable him to focus on his training and preparation, for what will be the pinnacle of his career. Opus Energy is proud to be able to support Daniel; we are excited and looking forward to watching his progress over the next three years. We wish him the very best of luck and as his sponsors will be sure to support him during this exciting time.”

Daniel is delighted to have such great support and said “I would like thank Opus Energy for supporting me ahead of London 2012 and I am really looking forward to working with them in this Olympic cycle. Opus Energy have invested in me and British sport and I hope to repay them by winning a medal at the Olympics in London. I would also like to thank Catch Sport for providing an excellent service where athletes can be matched to potential sponsors like Opus Energy”.

Tim Peake, Media Coordinator of the British Gymnastics, is very happy with the long term support that Opus Energy are pledging to Daniel and added “The support of Opus Energy and Catch Sport will be of huge benefit to Daniel and greatly assist him in focusing his full attentions onpreparing himself for London 2012. The relationship that we have developed with Catch Sport has been of great help to our gymnasts, and the working process could not have been any smoother forall parties involved. We look forward to continuing to work with Catch Sport for the benefit of British Gymnasts."

You can follow Daniel's blog on the Opus Energy website by clicking here.

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