Emami wishes Patna Pirates team success

Image
Press Trust of India Patna
Last Updated : Aug 06 2014 | 5:36 PM IST
With the Pro-Kabadi League starting here tomorrow, FMCG major Emami Ltd whose power brand Navratna is associated with the local Patna Pirates Kabaddi team today wished the team success and said Kabadi is getting its recognition.
"Kabaddi has always been a popular form of sport that we have grown up with. The team is getting its due recognition for the first time in India in the form of pro Kabaddi league, which is commendable," Emami Ltd General Manager (Marketing) Anupam Katheriya told reporters.
"We are extremely happy with the association of our power brand Navratna with Patna Pirates for two years and we look forward to a mutually enriching relationship," he said.
Patna Pirates team Chief Executive Officer Vinod Bisth who accompanied him in the press conference said that "its heartening to see Emami and Navratna coming forward to patronise the revival of this indigenous game which is languishing due to lack of support."
Patna Pirates team led by International Kabaddi player Rakesh Kumar and which has player from Pakistan, South Korea and Kargizstan in it were present on the occasion.
The Kabaddi pro-league starts in Patna from tomorrow and will end on August 10.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 06 2014 | 5:36 PM IST

Next Story