Chandigarh, October 17, 2016: Bank of Baroda, India’s Second Largest Public Sector Bank, today sealed its Principal Sponsorship contract with Badminton Olympians PV Sindhu and K Srikanth. The three year deal with the two players was agreed in principle before they represented and made India proud on the International stage at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Bank of Baroda, Executive Director, Mr. Mayank Mehta said, “Both PV Sindhu and K Srikanth today are household names because of their glorious achievements. The Bank is very excited to have both of them on board & looks forward to a strong bonding and fruitful association in the years to come.”
On the occasion, the Olympic Silver Medalist PV Sindhu said, “I was always keen to be associated with a brand which would compliment my persona. I am humbled and proud of being associated with an institution whose legacy is more than a century old.”
Expressing his feeling on this occasion, K Srikanth said, “I understand the importance of getting a sponsorship from a brand at this early stage of my career. It fills me with new zeal, spirit and energy to keep up my performance and to build popularity for Badminton. Bank of Baroda’s noble support for young budding sportsmen will improve the country’s track record in the field of sports in the global arena.”
This association is a commitment of the Bank in promoting sports and young sporting talent in the country and will go a long way in inspiring future generations in the field of sports.