Maharashtra Ironmen Launch Jersey for PHL | Maharashtra Ironmen launch jersey for Premier Handball League in a grand ceremony; Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav also present at the event
Pune : NpNews24 Online – Maharashtra Ironmen Launch Jersey for PHL | Maharashtra Ironmen, who are set to compete in the Premier Handball League starting from June 8, 2023, launched their jersey for the season in a glitzy event in Pune on Tuesday. The unveiling and announcement was carried out by team owner Punit Balan and cricketer Kedar Jadhav, who is also a Maharashtra Ironmen fan, at a star-studded event. Sunil Kumar, Head Coach, and Ajay Kumar, Assistant Coach were also in attendance. (Maharashtra Ironmen Launch Jersey for PHL)
With Handball being an Olympic sport, it perfectly aligns with Punit Balan Group’s vision and passion for promoting and developing non-cricketing sports in India so that the nation could reach new heights in the Olympic Games.
Addressing the gathering, Punit Balan, the Chairman and Managing Director of Punit Balan Group commented, “As we all know Handball is an Olympic sport and our vision is to take the sport to the next level in India, so, our players can also dream of playing and winning medals at the Olympics. We aim to provide our athletes with the right opportunities and support, giving them a holistic experience. The Maharashtra Ironmen will attract many fans from all parts of the country.”
Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav, also present at the event, stated that he has a special connection with handball and will support Maharashtra Ironmen throughout the season.
“I have played Handball in school and have a special connection with the sport. We all have seen the sport in the Olympics and I am sure with the vision of Punit Balan and Maharashtra Ironmen we will reach that level soon. I am from Maharashtra, so, the love for Maharashtra Ironmen comes naturally to me. My best wishes to all the players and staff and I am sure they will do their best to win the league,” commented Kedar Jadhav.
The Head Coach of Maharashtra Ironmen, Sunil Kumar added, “Our preparations are going on well for the tournament. We are focusing on players’ fitness as the Premier Handball League is going to be a long competition. We will play a lot of matches and are carrying out our preparations accordingly.”
The Premier Handball League will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from June 8-25, 2023. It will be broadcast LIVE across the Viacom 18 Network – Sports 18-1 (HD & SD) and Sports 18 Khel and JioCinema.
About the Punit Balan Group:
With his ambition to provide free education to Kashmir’s children, Punit Balan became the first non-J&K entrepreneur to start working on children’s education and other development projects in the Union Territory. The organisation has also assisted Kashmiri athletes in their aspirations to compete in international events.
Punit Balan is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, social worker, sports lover, and, most notably, the chairman of the Indrani Balan Foundation, which has undertaken numerous initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir while also continuing humanitarian work in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and other Indian states. The organization has supported close to 5000 youths including athletes from various sporting disciplines like, Afreen Hayder (Taekwondo), Muhammad Saleem (Cycling) Umar Shah (Cricket) and Umeer Syed (Kho Kho)
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