Launches 4th season of India’s biggest corporate football tournament in six cities
30% women participants in this edition of the tournament from across the country
Mumbai,
October 9, 2018: YES BANK Legends Cup, India’s largest corporate football
tournament organized by Footplay Sports today announced a brand-new edition to
take place across six cities from October 2018 to March 2019 in presence of
Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha, model actor Nora Fatehi, actor, VJ and Footplay
Sports’ Rannvijay Singha among many others. They also announced LaLiga coming
on board as their global football partner. This will give the Winning Team from
the Legends Cup tournament an opportunity to go for a LaLiga experience in
Spain.
YES BANK
Legends Cup tournaments fourth edition will travel across Mumbai, Pune, New
Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad. There will be over 600+ teams across
approximately 6000+ players from India’s biggest corporate houses participating
from all the cities.
Bollywood
superstar Sonakshi Sinha along with Rannvijay Singha, Karan Ahluwalia, Senior President, & Country Head, Media &
Entertainment, Sports and Luxury Banking Group, YES BANK and Jose Cachaza,
LaLiga, Managing Director (India) unveiled the event trophy and official jersey
at a glittering event on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Sinha said, “Why
should boys have all the fun? Women are not behind men in any field, and sports
is something that builds character, women should get out there and develop
their skills, get fit and you have the opportunity through the Yes Bank Legends
cup. So make the most of it and strive to be a legend.”
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr. Rannvijay Singha from Footplay Sports said,
“Participative sports are soon taking over as major sporting events in India.
The Legends Cup has witnessed an unprecedented response and it makes us realize
how India is truly emerging as a football playing country making it part of our
culture. We have emerged as the biggest platform for corporate football in the
country and now with LaLiga coming on board as global football partner, we are
happy to provide a unique opportunity to our winning players. Further support
from YES BANK has ensured that the fourth edition of the Legends Cup will revolutionize
the way corporate football is played.”
Speaking about the association Mr.Karan Ahluwalia, Senior
President, & Country Head, Media & Entertainment, Sports and Luxury
Banking Group, YES BANK, said “YES BANK is proud to be a Title Sponsor in the Legends Cup. We
believe that this partnership reflects the true spirit of YES BANK which
entails team work, healthy competition and perseverance through football. It is
a great platform for corporates from across the country to come together and
celebrate this wonderful game. We are sure that this Corporate football
tournament will promote the concept of wellness and fitness amongst the
employee and will continue to grow in stature. ”
Mr. Jose Antonio Cachaza,
Managing Director (India), LaLiga said, “Legends Cup is a great
initiative to promote football amongst corporate audiences. Football is not
just a sport for the youth, but everyone and Legends Cup provides a platform
for working people to play the beautiful game. We see great potential in this
tournament to grow exponentially
The
tournament also has a 70:30 ratio of men and women. The number of participation
from women is growing with every edition. The mix of participants includes
CXO’s, senior executives and young professionals with majority participation
coming from C-level.
Legends
Cup Schedule:
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Dates
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City
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October 27-28, 2018
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Mumbai
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November 3-4, 2018
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Pune
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November 17-18, 2018
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New Delhi
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December 1-2, 2018
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Bengaluru
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January 19-20, 2019
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Kolkata
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February 2-3, 2019
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Hyderabad
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February 9-10, 2019
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Mumbai
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February 16-17, 2019
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Delhi
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March 2019 - FINALE
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Delhi
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Tournament
partner:
Title
Sponsor: YES BANK
Global
Football Partner: LaLiga
Fitness
Partner: CURE.FIT
Health
Partner: Vitamin D Guru
Hydration
Partner: Bisleri
Telecast
Partner: D Sport
Event
Partner: Oxygen Entertainment & Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Marketing
Partner: Prem Associates Advertising and Marketing
Luxury
Partner: Time Avenue
Food
Partner: Moveable Feast
Hospitality
Partner: Taj
Venue
Partner: Tote on the turf
Outdoor
Partner: Moryaas
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