Celtic Subaru powers Welsh team to success at World Kickboxing Championships

• Swansea-based Celtic Subaru served as main shirt sponsor for Wales team and officials at prestigious World Championship
• International Combat Organisation World Championships held in Swansea
• Wales finishes third overall in medal table at the competition
• Celtic Subaru is committed to supporting local sport and Welsh community
• Subaru builds safe, tough and fun vehicles for everyday life; dealer network plays an active role in local communities around country

25^th November 2025 – Subaru UK & Ireland is delighted to announce that Swansea-based dealer Celtic Subaru served as main shirt sponsor for Wales Kickboxing at the International Combat Organisation (ICO) World Championships, which recently took place in Swansea.

The prestigious championship, hosted by ICO Welsh President Master David Huxtable and his team from Welsh Kickboxing, saw nations from around the globe compete in a spectacular celebration of combat sports. Wales delivered an outstanding performance on home soil, finishing third overall in the medal table.

As main shirt sponsor, Celtic Subaru's branding featured prominently on both the Wales team kit and all officials' uniforms throughout the five-day championship. Celtic’s involvement underlines the dealership's strong commitment to supporting grassroots and elite sport in Wales.

Tony Sciascia, Managing Director of Celtic Subaru, said: "We were excited to help support Wales Kickboxing at the ICO World Championships in Swansea. It was great for the local community, and we're immensely proud of Team Wales for achieving third place overall. The dedication, discipline and determination shown by all the athletes perfectly reflects the values we hold dear at Celtic Subaru. Supporting local sport and our community is at the heart of what we do, and it was a privilege to play our part in what was a truly memorable championship."

The sponsorship reflects Celtic Subaru's ongoing dedication to the South Wales community, building on the dealership's reputation for going the extra mile, not just in delivering exceptional customer service, but in supporting local initiatives and fostering lasting relationships within the region.

Celtic Subaru's community commitment mirrors the core values of Subaru UK, whose vehicles are built with people in mind – offering outstanding safety, capability and reliability for everyday life and every challenge.

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Image (left to right) -  ICO Welsh President Master David Huxtable & Tony Sciascia, Managing Director of Celtic Subaru

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