Some of India’s biggest names in the corporate sector like Adani Group, Dream 11, Balrampur Chini Mills have agreed to sponsor the ongoing Syed Modi India International Championship 2022 which is being held at Babu Banarasi Das Bton Academy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Top International bton players like PV Sindhu, Evgeniya Kosetskaya, Sourabh Verma, HS Prannoy among others are participating in the tournament which is being held amidst strict Covid-19 protocols. Players and officials are required to undertake RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Test daily to ensure a safe bio-bubble.
Navneet Sehgal, IAS, President, UP Bton Association said: “We are absolutely delighted to have esteemed organisations like Adani Group, Dream 11, Balrampur Chini Mills come on board as sponsors for a very esteemed International tournament. Sport has suffered immensely due to COVID19 and thankfully, things are improving and players are getting an opportunity to play. We are ensuring a safe and protected environment for them to play. Uttar Pradesh is growing as a hub of sports and now that the state has adopted bton and wrestling there is a long way to go.”
Kiran Vivekananda, Chief Policy Officer Dream Sports and Head, Dream Sports Foundation told Economic Times: “Dream11 is honoured to partner with Uttar Pradesh Bton Association for the edition of the historic Syed Modi International Bton Tournament.
As a sports engagement platform, it is our constant endeavour to the growth & development of sports in the state and our towards the Syed Modi International Tournament 2022 is a significant move in that direction. We look forward to further collaborating and ing the UP Govt and wish all the participants in the tournament the very best.”