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  • DBS Bank India hosts exclusive Badminton event at Bombay Gymkhana

    DBS Bank India hosts exclusive Badminton event at Bombay Gymkhana

    MUMBAI: DBS Bank India offered its customers and select members of Bombay Gymkhana a unique badminton experience with some of the nation’s top players. The exclusive event, held at the iconic sports club in Mumbai, featured stars Lakshya Sen, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Treesa Jolly, and Gayatri Gopichand.

    Attendees enjoyed a special meet-and-greet session, a 15-minute game on the Gymkhana’s badminton court, followed by lunch and a personalised photo opportunity with their favourite player. A two-hour interactive session was also held for Gymkhana members and their children, making it a memorable day of sportsmanship.

    Sen, who made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Indian men’s singles player to reach the semi-finals, headlined the event. The rising star holds titles including the India Open, Canada Open, and a silver medal at the 2022 All England Championships.

    Joining him were Jolly and Gopichand, the world No. nine women’s doubles pair, who played a key role in India’s gold-medal win at the 2024 Asia Team Championships. Also present were Shetty and Rankireddy, Khel Ratna awardees and former world No. one, known for their historic triumphs at the Asian Games and Super Series events.

    DBS Bank India managing director & head of group strategic marketing & communications Azmat Habibulla said, “We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to redefine customer engagement by curating exceptional, memorable experiences. This exclusive event embodies our brand promise, ‘Live more, Bank less,’ offering a unique opportunity to connect with India’s top badminton stars.”

     

  • Indian Sports Honours 2024 to air on Star Sports & Disney+ Hotstar

    Indian Sports Honours 2024 to air on Star Sports & Disney+ Hotstar

    Mumbai: The Indian Sports Honours (ISH) returned for its fifth edition. This year’s ceremony will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar on 18 November, 2024, at 5PM & 10:30 PM, bringing together India’s finest athletes and sports enthusiasts for a night of recognition and celebration.

    The ceremony will recognise some of the best sporting talents in the country through 10 Jury Honours, four Popular Choice Honours and Lifetime Achievement Honour. Included this year, will also be a new honour for Grassroot Initiatives of the Year, facilitating the organisations that make significant contributions to the development of sports at a grassroot level.

    The jury for this esteemed event featured a distinguished panel of sports icons, led by Abhinav Bindra, a member of the IOC and India’s first individual Olympic medal, as a chairperson. Alongside him was the legendary Indian athlete and President of the IOA, P.T. Usha, former world number one shooter, Anjali Bhagwat, and Disney+ Star head of sports Sanjog Gupta. The jury also included boxing olympic bronze medalist in 2008 Vijender Singh, wrestling bronze medalist in 2012, Yogeshwar Dutt, and former Indian hockey captain and player, Sardar Singh, as they all bring their combined expertise and insight into the selection process.

    Conceptualised by Cornerstone Sport, the Indian Sports Honours ceremony is a remarkable event that brings together top athletes, sports personalities, coaches, celebrated Bollywood icons and influencers, in recognition of the dedication and achievements that define Indian sports today. The event’s highlights include the main event, which showcases the sporting milestones achieved over the past year and moments honouring the inspirational journeys of the nation’s top sports talent.

    The event will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar, who promise to bring a spectacular show encompassing Indian sports and the athletes who have dedicated their lives to it. The broadcaster will showcase several high-profile guests the event, including Sania Mirza, Abhinav Bindra, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Pandey, Sarabjot Singh, Lakshya Sen, Rani Rampal, Padhmashri Muralikant Petkar, Harmanpreet Singh and Avani Lekhara, amongst others. The main event will be broadcast on 18th November, on the Star Sports Network & Disney+Hotstar.

    Below are the list of honours the audiences can witness from the comfort of their home:
    Jury Honours: Sportsman of the Year (Individual), Sportswoman of the Year (Individual),
    Para-Athlete of the Year (Male), Para-Athlete of the Year (Female), Coach of the Year
    (Male), Coach of the Year (Female), Team of the Year (Male), Team of the Year (Female),
    Sportsman of the Year (Team), and Sportswoman of the Year (Team).

    Popular Choice Honours: Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Male), Breakthrough
    Performance of the Year (Female), Fan Club of the Year, and Club of the Year.

    Other honours: Lifetime Achievement Honour, Grassroot Initiatives of the Year Honour and Star Believe Honour

    Cornerstone Sport CEO Bunty Sajdeh expressed his excitement for the honours, stating, “The fifth edition of the Indian Sports Honours marks another milestone in our mission to celebrate the best of Indian sports. Each athlete has a special story, and it is important to celebrate that with full gusto. This year, we aim to go even further in honouring the achievements of our athletes, whose dedication, resilience, and passion inspire us all. With new categories and our collaboration with Star Sports, we’re thrilled to bring the spirit of Indian sports to viewers across the country.”

  • BWF Yonex Sunrise India Open coming exclusively to Eurosport

    BWF Yonex Sunrise India Open coming exclusively to Eurosport

    Mumbai: Warner Bros Discovery has announced the acquisition of exclusive broadcast rights for the BWF Yonex Sunrise India Open. The country’s Super 750 badminton tournament on the BWF World Tour will see some of the world’s top Shuttlers compete at New Delhi’s K. D. Jadhav Indoor Hall from 16 – 21 January and viewers can catch all the live action on Eurosport India.

    The second highest level of competition on the tour, India’s national open will be played as Super 750 event for the second consecutive year. The Indian contingent will be led by world number eight and Asian Games bronze medallist H. S. Prannoy alongside Lakshya Sen, S Kidambi and Priyanshu Rajawat in the men’s singles, while in the men’s double, the crack Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty will look to bring the title back home as they enter the home tournament as second seed. While the pair of Tanisha Crasto / Ashwini Ponnappa and Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand will lead the show for India in the women’s double category.

    Warner Bros Discovery head of distribution, Eurosport, South Asia Ruchir Jain said, “Eurosport continues to pride itself in bringing world class live sporting action to fans across India and we are thrilled to show the BWF Yonex Sunrise Indian Open to our 2023 offering for the second year in a row. This year’s tournament is sure to deepen the nation’s love for the sport with our top players taking on the court – we look forward to all the action and excitement.”

    Among the top international shuttlers, none other than Viktor Axlesen of Denmark and An Se-young of South Korea, world number one Men’s & Women’s shuttlers respectively, will be on show in the national capital. Other prominent names include Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist and Asian Games Gold medal winner, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting from Singapore along with former Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain and reigning women’s Olympic Champion Chen Yufei of China. The tournament will also feature top seeded pairs from the men’s, women’s & mixed doubles categories, from across the globe.

  • DBS Bank India is banking on India’s badminton stars!

    DBS Bank India is banking on India’s badminton stars!

    Mumbai: In a move that underscores DBS Bank India’s commitment to the country, the bank has announced its partnership with five exceptional badminton stars – Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Treesa Jolly, and Gayatri Gopichand.

    DBS Bank has been a part of India’s journey since 1994, and it is the largest foreign bank in the country by branch presence. The partnership enables the bank to enhance its brand presence within the country and effectively connect with its diverse audience. The sport of badminton embodies attributes such as precision, dedication, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence, closely aligned with DBS Bank’s core values of being purpose-driven, relationship-led, and innovative.

    The partnership has kicked off with an outdoor campaign, and it will be extended to the bank’s social media platforms, official website, and internal platforms, as well as throughout its branch network, targeting both customers and employees.

    DBS Bank India managing director – group strategic marketing & communications  Shoma Narayanan said, “DBS Bank continues to break boundaries and reimagine banking; we like to think of ourselves as a different kind of bank, rather than fitting into the conventional notions of a ‘traditional bank’. Badminton is gaining popularity across India, and this partnership provides a great opportunity for us to extend our support to five young athletes who truly have the potential to be the stars of tomorrow!

    These players epitomise our core values both on and off the court, making them perfect partners to champion our brand. With this association, we aim to dial up customer engagement in India and bolster the narrative around our unique phy-gital proposition, a suite of offerings, and strong Asian connectivity.”

    Baseline Ventures co-founder and director Ramakrishnan R added, “DBS Bank has always been a trusted partner, for small and large businesses as well as retail customers. We are excited to help the bank onboard some of India’s most prominent badminton stars as it increases engagement with its customers in India. We are confident that with DBS Bank India’s support, these players will elevate their careers and reach even greater heights while serving as an inspiration for badminton enthusiasts.”

    The five young and promising badminton stars have consistently climbed the global rankings, carving a niche for themselves on the international stage. Former world junior number one, Lakshya Sen, has clinched titles in various tournaments and earned a top-ten spot in senior rankings, with recent wins including the Canada Open and notable performances at the US Open, Japan Open, and the 2021 World Championships.

    India’s men’s doubles duo, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have reached World No-two in the badminton world federation (BWF) rankings. They won three BWF World Tour titles this year, including the Indonesia Open 2023 (Super 1000), Korea Open 2023 (Super 500), and Swiss Open 2023 (Super 300). India’s young women’s doubles sensation, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly made their mark at the All-England Championship 2022 by reaching the semi-finals in their debut season and repeating the feat in 2023. They clinched medals at the commonwealth games and played a pivotal role in winning India’s first-ever medal at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2023.

    DBS Bank continues to break boundaries, and its campaigns have been seen as category-defying in the banking industry. For example, the bank introduced an industry-first online mini-series called “DBS Sparks,” which is inspired by true stories and follows a group of young bankers as they navigate their work and personal lives. It showcases how these bankers challenge the status quo, go above and beyond to solve their client’s challenges, and genuinely make an impact in DBS’ quest to be the best bank for a better world.

    In 2018, DBS Bank introduced its brand promise, “Live more, Bank less.” This year, the bank launched a clutter-breaking campaign to further strengthen this promise, while showcasing how it brings simplicity and seamlessness to banking. The campaign encapsulates how DBS Bank empowers customers to dedicate more time to cherishing their dreams, pursuing their passions, and nurturing their relationships.