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  • Rugby gets a ruck-solid start with GMR RPL’s star-studded sponsor pack

    Rugby gets a ruck-solid start with GMR RPL’s star-studded sponsor pack

    MUMBAI: Move over cricket, there’s a new league in town and it’s tackling eyeballs and brands with equal force. The inaugural season of the GMR Rugby Premier League (GMR RPL) kicked off in Mumbai at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, with six franchise teams colliding in high-octane matches. But the real scrum might just be off the field, where a ruck of top-tier sponsors have piled in to back the tournament.

    With GMR leading from the front as title sponsor and HSBC powering the league as a principal partner, the GMR RPL has already racked up a formidable roster of 17 sponsors and partners. Big names like Capgemini, Bisleri, Hero Fincorp, JSW Cement, Amul, Dream11, and Nanavati Max are among the brands jumping into the fray.

    In fact, Capgemini is suiting up as the Transformation Partner, Bisleri is keeping the players hydrated, and Dream11 is fuelling fantasy picks as the Fantasy Sports Partner. Other players in the pack include Encalm, Megawide, Waisl, Pushpak, Wintex, and The Capital Group, not to mention Radio Mirchi bringing the buzz as the Radio Partner.

    Broadcast muscle is also strong, Star Sports Select 1 is the Official Broadcaster, Jiocinema (under JioHotstar) is streaming it live, and Rugby Pass TV is beaming the action to global fans.

    “This isn’t just a game-changer, it’s a groundbreaker,” said GMR Sports CEO Satyam Trivedi. “To onboard over 17 big-ticket brands for a brand-new sport in India is a strong signal that the market is ready to embrace new sporting formats.”

    Rugby India president Rahul Bose and longtime champion of the sport, was equally moved. “The GMR RPL is our dream come alive. To witness such overwhelming support from grassroots to boardrooms is exhilarating. We truly believe this is the beginning of a bold new chapter for Indian rugby.”

    With big tackles on the pitch and even bigger backing off it, the GMR Rugby Premier League looks all set to convert casual onlookers into die-hard fans one try at a time.

  • Delhi Capitals & Fever FM celebrates Children’s Day with visually impaired kids from Saksham

    Delhi Capitals & Fever FM celebrates Children’s Day with visually impaired kids from Saksham

    Mumbai: The JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals, along with its Radio partner Fever FM, celebrated Children’s Day with visually impaired kids from Saksham, an NGO dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of individuals with visual impairment. To mark Children’s Day, team DC & team Fever conceptualised ‘Ek Roshni: An Audio Drama Festival’ at the radio station’s headquarters.

    The audio drama, narrated by actors Ajay Devgn and Ashutosh Rana, featured captivating tales from India’s freedom struggle and was curated for visually impaired children aged 8-16.

    Speaking on the occasion, Saksham IT head and sports coordinator Hari Narayan said, “This concept of an audio drama is really great, it allows individuals with visual impairment to enjoy the experience equally as those with clear vision. I think the kids really enjoyed it. It’s a festive season, and the timing of this celebration was ideal. We closely follow Delhi Capitals, we have some great talent in sports at Saksham. We’re thankful to Delhi Capitals and Fever FM for this great initiative.

    Delhi Capitals is deeply humbled and grateful to have had the opportunity to interact with students and staff from Saksham and bring a smile on their faces on the occasion of Children’s Day.

  • UAE’s International League T20 to be held in Jan-Feb 2023

    UAE’s International League T20 to be held in Jan-Feb 2023

    Mumbai: Emirates Cricket Board has confirmed that the inaugural ILT20 League will be held between 6 January to 12 February 2023. The new league will be called ‘International League T20 (ILT20)’.

    Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Emirates Cricket Board chairman Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan said, “Emirates Cricket Board is delighted to welcome Reliance Industries, Kolkata Knight Riders, Capri Global, GMR, Lancer Capital, Adani Sportsline, broadcaster ZEE and all other stakeholders to the newly established T20 League of UAE. Such illustrious, experienced names and entities as partners bode well for the UAE T20 League. Through the commitment of these partners, they have demonstrated confidence in the Emirates Cricket Board as we take the game into the future.”

    “As we begin this long journey, I am confident that together we will achieve new heights and in the process provide entertainment and excitement to the millions of fans around the globe who are waiting for the first ball of the UAE T20 League to be bowled. On behalf of the ECB let me assure everyone that whilst being entertained on the field with cricket, you will also be entertained by our traditional UAE hospitality off the field,” he added.

    The six-team franchise-style league will be played over a 34-match schedule at world-renowned, world-class venues in UAE.  

    The tournament will also provide a valuable platform for Emirates Cricket to take developing their local talent to a higher level, where UAE-based players currently integrated into the board’s program, as well as those identified by the high-performance coaching and selection committee teams, will be allowed to train and play alongside some of the world’s best minds of today’s game.

    ILT20 chairman Khalid Al Zarooni said, “Emirates Cricket, and the UAE, has a proven history of identifying and embracing initiatives that underpin the success of the game. It is vitally important that through this tournament UAE-based players continue to flourish which is one of the objectives of this league.”

    He further added, “The ILT20 wishes to thank His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Chairman of ECB for his unstinting support to UAE cricket which, under his guidance, has been growing from strength to strength. We look forward to introducing to the world a T20 event that will provide unmatched competition and entertainment to the ardent followers of this game.”

    Selection Committee – Emirates Cricket Board chairman Dr Tayeb Kamali said, “The annual ILT20 event presents an excellent exposure for our players given the highly intense and competitive nature of the league. Each of the six teams in the 34-match tournament provides a wonderful opportunity for our young cricketers to play competitive cricket with world-class players.”

    “Further, such a unique international league would play a big role in attracting and nurturing a larger pool of players who will go on to represent the UAE in the years to come. We look forward to the inaugural event and our players taking full advantage of the opportunity,” he said.

  • Adani and GMR buy teams in Ultimate Kho Kho

    Adani and GMR buy teams in Ultimate Kho Kho

    Mumbai: Corporate giants Adani Group and GMR group have acquired the Gujarat and Telangana franchises respectively in the Ultimate Kho Kho league, which is poised for a 2022 launch to promote the homegrown sport.

    Promoted by Dabur Group chairman Amit Burman, in collaboration with the Kho Kho Federation of India, the league aims to revolutionize the indigenous sport of Kho-Kho by adopting a modern-day professional structure, which would bring the fast-paced action to the living rooms of the fans in a new avatar.

    Welcoming the two team owners Ultimate Kho Kho CEO Tenzing Niyogi said, “I am delighted to welcome the Adani Group & GMR on board on our Ultimate Kho Kho journey. We are committed to bring this sporting spectacle to the masses of India and it’s of great pride to collaborate with corporates as stakeholders. This is certainly a strong foot forward for Ultimate Kho Kho becoming a sports movement”

    Adani Sportsline, a part of the Adani Group, is already associated with many sporting leagues in the country and is determined to contribute to creating an ecosystem that props up future sports icons and inspires the youth of the country.

    Speaking of this acquisition, Adani Enterprises director Pranav Adani said “At Adani Sportsline, we are delighted to be in a position to promote yet another exciting homegrown sport.”

    He added, “We have always believed that the best way to promote homegrown sports and build engagement across the national audience is to adopt a professional, structured approach. Our experience with the Kabaddi and Boxing League gives us confidence that the Ultimate Kho Kho League will do wonders for this much-loved traditional sport. Our decision to partner with this league is an extension of our aim to build a world-class ecosystem that nurtures sporting talent, accelerates the sports economy and plays the role of an enabler in India’s journey to become a leading sporting nation.”

    GMR is hoping that its association with UKK will help ‘Kho-Kho’ break the shackles and soar high in terms of popularity.

    GMR Group corporate chairman Kiran Kumar Grandhi said, “At GMR Sports’ our aim is to promote sports amongst youth, connect with the community at large and build a supporting ecosystem. Since its inception, over 15 years ago, the company has done pioneering work in growing popular sports such as Cricket and other indigenous sports like Kabaddi and Wrestling across India and overseas. With a vision to nurture talent at the grass-root level, it has invested in providing access to professional sports by setting up Sports Training Academies across India.”

    Ultimate Kho Kho has already roped in Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) as its official broadcasting partner in a multi-year deal. The high-octane games will be broadcast exclusively across SPNI’s sports channels and their dedicated OTT platform SonyLIV which will enable viewers to watch the Ultimate Kho Kho ‘on the go’.

  • Corporates are turning to the life lessons of the Bhagavad Gita, to present the gift of peace

    Corporates are turning to the life lessons of the Bhagavad Gita, to present the gift of peace

    The Bhagavad Gita has been universally accepted as the best life coach and provides listeners with solutions pertaining to personal and professional life to connect them with their tranquillity. Therefore, it has also been considered as a great gifting option by corporates for employees across different sectors. Shemaroo Shrimad Bhagavad Gita the aesthetically designed productthat offers life lessons of the holy book in an audio book format.  Employees and employers today are dealing with the struggle of maintaining work life balanceand deal with work stress, erratic work hours and more. Businesses today have gone back to the lessons of Bhagavad Gita to ensure a stress-free life for its employees within and outside the organisation. Shemaroo Shrimad Bhagavad Gita with an aesthetically appealingdesign and packaging makes the product a perfect gifting choice for corporates.The product is an amalgamation of everything good in an audio book format, that gives the listeners the ease to access learnings anytime, anywhere at the touch of a button.Shemaroo Bhagavad Gita audio book, thefirst of its kind in the category beautifullyreplicates the scriptures of the sacred book – Bhagavad Gita. This one-of-a kind product comes with pre-loaded 18 chapters and 700 verses with the option to choose from three languages – Hindi, Sanskrit, and English. The product is an absolute treat for the listenerswith a specially curated 100 Krishna bhajans with a 6W strong battery life and Bluetooth connectivity that allows them access to the device anytime anywhere. 

    Leading corporates like Wizcraft, BHEL, GMR have already partnered with Shemaroo to make the Shemaroo Bhagavad Gita their gifting partner and are on board with the brand. Shemaroo Bhagavad Gita is available across all leading online and offline distribution networks and has its presence across these outlets.

    Amazon,  Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Seniority, Starmark, Odyssey, Vijay Sales, MyTirth India, Croma, Reliance Digital, Tata Cliq, Archies, Sellect by Archies, Crossword, Big small, Top-10, My PanditG in the market thereby marking its presence across online and offline retail stores . 

  • JSW acquires 50% stake in Delhi Daredevils

    JSW acquires 50% stake in Delhi Daredevils

    MUMBAI: Jindal South West (JSW) Group has acquired 50 per cent stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Daredevils (DD) from GMR Group promoters. DD is owned by GMR Sports, which is under ambit of the GMR Group.

    JSW Sports will hold 50 per cent stake in GMR Sports. The sale is subject to approval from BCCI and satisfaction of other customary conditions precedent.

    JSW cement MD Parth Jindal said, “We are very happy to announce this new partnership with GMR. This is something that we, as a group, are excited about and the DD team will add to our existing portfolio of sports investments. We look forward to bring our experience and expertise to take the team to new heights.”

    GMR corporate chairman Kiran Kumar Gandhi said, “This relationship between GMR and JSW opens up powerful synergy going forward for both the groups. It is symbolic of the immense potential for sports and cricket in particular in the region. After having nurtured the franchise for the last 10 years, we believe the time is right for us to take it to newer heights. We believe JSW as a partner will bring significant value to the franchise with their wealth of diverse experience.”

    This is the second major deal in the history of IPL in which an existing franchise has offloaded stake. In 2009, Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty had picked up 11.7 per cent stake in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for $16.3 million. Kundra has since exited the IPL franchise after being banned for life from IPL for indulging in betting.

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