The much-awaited RuPay Prime Volleyball League 2024 (PVL) kicked off on February 15 and has intrigued fans from across the nation.
The ongoing competition sees nine teams competing for the ultimate prize – Calicut Heroes, Kochi Blue Spikers, Ahmedabad Defenders, Hyderabad Black Hawks, Chennai Blitz, Bengaluru Torpedoes, Kolkata Thunderbolts, Mumbai Meteors, and Delhi Toofans.
This season, which concludes on March 21, will feature a new set of Super 5s. The Super 5s stage will take place from March 11 to 18, with the top five teams from the league stage competing in a round-robin style. The team that comes first in the Super 5s will advance straight to the final, while the second and third-placed teams will battle it out in an eliminator on March 19 to determine the other finalist.
With so much action on the cards and the finest athletes geared up to light up PVL’s third season, numerous firms have expressed interest and joined as sponsors in several categories. Let’s take a look at the sponsors list for the third season of PVL:
Title Sponsor:
RuPay: RuPay is an Indian transnational financial services and payment system created and implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India in 2014. It was founded to achieve the Reserve Bank of India’s objective of building a national, open, and multilateral payment system.
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A23: A23 Games is India’s biggest online gaming website, fully owned and run by Head Digital Works Private Limited. With a purpose to encourage online gaming in India, A23 Games is consistently offering a platform for a community of experienced gamers from around the country.
Associate Sponsors:
Nippon Paint: Nippon Paint is a Japanese firm that manufactures high-quality paints. According to revenue figures for 2020, it is the world’s fourth-largest paint manufacturer. The company operates in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
Amul Kool: Amul Kool, an essential Indian beverage, is a nutrient-dense dairy drink. According to the firm, the Amul brand is a high-quality product made from all-natural fruit components and milk.
SBI: The State Bank of India (SBI) is an Indian multinational, public sector banking and financial services statutory entity based out of Mumbai. SBI has a strong past and legacy spanning over 200 years, making it the most trusted bank among Indians across generations.
IndianOil: IOCL, headquartered in New Delhi, is an Indian multinational oil and gas company controlled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
CRED: CRED is an Indian multinational fintech company headquartered in Bangalore. Kunal Shah launched the company in 2018 as a reward-based credit card payment software.
Official Sponsors:
Cosco: Cosco, an Indian sports equipment manufacturer headquartered in Delhi, manufactures equipment for basketball, football, volleyball, handball, cricket, tennis, rackets, table tennis, and roller skating.
Indian Terrain: Indian Terrain is one of India’s biggest fashion labels, catering to cosmopolitan, upwardly mobile young Indian males. The company takes great pleasure in its elegant fabrics, expert tailoring, and cosy fits. For males, Indian Terrain offers a selection of pants, shorts, and jeans in addition to shirts, t-shirts, sweaters, and jackets. In 2015, it also embraced the boys segment, and now offers a whole line of apparel made for the energetic and daring young boy.
Official Partners:
HRX: HRX, originally referred to as Hrithik Roshan Extreme, was founded in 2013 by the Indian actor Hrithik Roshan. The company was founded to help India’s youth become better versions of themselves in terms of fitness.
Gleneagles: Gleneagles Global Health City is a well-known hospital that has grown into a beacon of hope for those seeking high-quality medical care. With cutting-edge infrastructure, advanced medical equipment, and a team of highly qualified doctors and healthcare workers, this healthcare destination provides a wide range of specialities, guaranteeing that patients obtain the finest care possible for their specific healthcare needs.
Mera Hoardings: Mera Hoardings offers a system that makes planning, obtaining, and executing out-of-home advertising campaigns faster. Hyderabad, Telangana, is home to the corporation’s headquarters.
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Baseline Ventures: With offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Singapore, Baseline Ventures, which was founded in 2014, is currently a market leader in sports, entertainment, and brand licencing. In addition to managing and representing some of the best athletes in India, Baseline creates memorable brand alliances and produces sports properties that offer stakeholders unrivalled value.