PBL announces Yonex as the equipment partner

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 23 2015 | 6:22 PM IST
The much-awaited Premier Badminton League today announced Yonex as the equipment partner for the lucrative tournament which is scheduled to commence from January 2nd.
Under the partnership, Yonex will provide the teams with racquets, shuttlecocks and team jersey.
Speaking on the association, Vikram Dhar, Country Head of Yonex, "We are excited to be associated with the Premier Badminton League. Badminton has always given us many reasons to rejoice and this is all because of the players who have won laurels for the country and made us proud of them.
"So, a platform where the world's best will be fighting it out against each other, gives us enough reasons to be associated with this League. Yonex is known for its unmatched equipment and I am sure that this association will add to the entire grandeur of PBL."
Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta, Badminton, President BAI and PBL Chairman said, "I, on behalf of the Premier Badminton League, welcome Yonex on board. Yonex has shown their support toward the Badminton Association of India for the last two decades and I am happy to announce this association with them. Yonex is known for their superlative equipments and which adds the zeal to any game. We have always strived to get the best on board the League and this is yet another proof to that."
The Premier Badminton League will start with a high-voltage clash between Mumbai Rockets and Awadhe Warriors on January 2. The League will be telecast LIVE on Star Sports.
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First Published: Dec 23 2015 | 6:22 PM IST

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