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Orchita Sporshia Joins HEYVIP.LIVE as New Brand Ambassador

June 11, 2025

HEYVIP.LIVE, a leading sports news website, has appointed Orchita Sporshia as the new brand ambassador. She will be the face of the website in print and social media from now on and will be actively participating in many types of marketing activities.

Orchita Sporshia is a Bangladeshi-based actress and filmmaker. She has acted in over 100 TV series and been the brand ambassador of many other premium brands such as Samsung, Foster Clarks, Airtel, and other brands.

She has around 1 million followers on Instagram and is best known for her amazing acting skills. Along with acting and producing films, she is also a hardcore sports lover. This is why her association with the platform is considered a smart move.

Now the audience of HEYVIP.LIVE will feel more connected with the platform and be more driven. An official spokesperson of the HEYVIP.LIVE website has recently said, “HEYVIP.LIVE always believes in keeping its audience providing updated news from the sports world with a fresh preceptive.

Our association with Sporshia is a move made in this direction only. We believe that her charismatic personality and enthusiasm resonate well with what we thrive at HEYVIP.LIVE. This makes us confident that this partnership will work for a long time.”

Sporshia is equally positive about this association.

About Orchita Sporshia:

Orchita Sporshia is a very renowned Bangladeshi actress and producer. She established a production company, named as Kochchop Films under which is actively producing TV series, short files, and telefilms.

She even worked as an art director and assistant director at Apple Box Film LTD. Her first film was Bandhan in 2017, and she was also featured in films such as Manusher Bagan.

Chok, Fire Dekha, and many more. She even showed her acting skills in TV series such as Impossible, Ujan Ganger Naiya, Torun Turkey, and Evengreen. She has a glorious acting career with many hits and accolades under her name.

Her magnificent acting career has made her a talk of the town across Bangladesh. Her fanbase has spread all over world.

About HEYVIP.LIVE:

HEYVIP.LIVE is a leading sports news website, offering updates about the latest sports events such as football, cricket, and many more. It operates in Bangladesh and offers a highly optimized experience for Bangali audiences.

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article is intended for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, HEYVIP.LIVE makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content featured herein. The inclusion of Orchita Sporshia as a brand ambassador is based on official announcements and publicly available data at the time of writing. Any opinions or quotes attributed to individuals or organizations are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of HEYVIP.LIVE. HEYVIP.LIVE does not endorse or guarantee any external links or referenced brands mentioned in this article. Readers are advised to verify any information before relying on it for personal or business decisions.

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Telangana Marathon 2025: A Grand Celebration of Unity, Fitness, and Spirit

June 10, 2025

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 9: The Telangana Marathon 2025, popularly known as Telangana Parugu, unfolded as a phenomenal celebration of health, unity, and state pride on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the iconic Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. Marking the joyous occasion of Telangana Formation Day, this grand event, themed “Jai Jawan – Jai Kisan”, not only promoted fitness but also honored the spirit of the land and its people. Organized with meticulous precision by KNR Cycling Events and Gigglemug Events, the marathon proved to be a resounding success, drawing in thousands of participants and spectators alike, turning the stadium into a lively sea of energy, color, and cheer.

The event featured a range of race categories from the demanding 42 km Marathon and 21 km Half Marathon to the 10K Timed Run, along with 5K, and 3K Fun Runs. Participants of all ages turned out in high spirits, as the morning unfolded with palpable energy and community enthusiasm.

Top Winners Who Inspired Everyone

Roshan Lal claimed victory in the Marathon men’s category with a finish time of 02:48:55, followed closely by Geeno Antony at 02:49:18 and Ramesh Chandra at 03:07:54. In the women’s division, Sonali Reddy led the field at 04:45:17, trailed by Poonam Metta at 05:13:57. The Half Marathon saw Bhebhav Chauhan top the men’s chart at 01:16:12, with Atulesh Kumar (01:17:22) and Inder Dev (01:18:16) close behind. Mallika Mudavath dominated the women’s race at 01:38:42, ahead of Suparna Das (01:49:50) and Karolina Struharova (02:16:53). In the 10K run, Devigari Manoj led the men’s race at 00:34:45, followed by Akash Nagpal (00:35:22) and Dinesh (00:36:19), while Keerthana Rathlavath took the women’s title at 00:43:51, with Samreen Shaik (00:50:48) and Shruti Banerjee (00:56:34) rounding out the top three.

The Stars Behind the Event

KNR Cycling Events and Gigglemug Events deserve special appreciation for their detailed planning, smooth execution, and the inclusive nature of the event.

Here’s a heartfelt message from the team, reflecting on their experience with the Telangana Marathon 2025 “Organizing the Telangana Marathon 2025 has been one of the most inspiring and fulfilling experiences for our team at Gigglemug Events. What began as a vision to bring together runners, communities, and the vibrant energy of Telangana turned into a landmark event that celebrated fitness, unity, and resilience.

Events of this scale aren’t possible without the trust and coordination of our partners, sponsors, volunteers, local authorities, and of course, the incredible runners who show up with unmatched determination. We’re proud of what we created together — not just a marathon, but a movement that inspires a healthier, more connected community. See you at the next starting line. Until then, keep running and keep believing.”

Support Partners Enhancing the Marathon Experience

Crucial to the event’s success were its technology partners. Timing Technologies India served as the official timing partner, delivering precise and dependable results that added a layer of professionalism to the races. Meanwhile, iFinish played a pivotal role as the registration partner, offering an efficient and user-friendly experience that enabled thousands to register with ease and confidence.

A Memorable Celebration of Telangana’s Spirit

With its grandeur, impeccable execution, and infectious spirit, Telangana Marathon 2025 has undoubtedly carved a place in the hearts of many and set a new benchmark for marathons to come.

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Ratnagiri Khel Mahakumbh Sees Enthusiastic Participation of Over 5,000 Youths – A Grand Success Under Leadership of Shri Narayan Rane

June 2, 2025

Ratnagiri witnessed a grand celebration of sports, fitness, and unity with the successful organization of the Ratnagiri Khel Mahakumbh, held in the parliamentary constituency of Shri Narayan Rane, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and former Union Minister.

The event, envisioned to promote health, fitness, and gender equality, attracted over 5,000 young participants from across the region. The sporting extravaganza created a vibrant platform for youth to showcase their talent, sportsmanship, and dedication to physical well-being.

The Khel Mahakumbh was made possible with the generous support and sponsorship from leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including:

ONGC, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), Bharat Dynamics, Oil India, State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank (PNB).

Shri Narayan Rane extended his heartfelt gratitude to all the supporting government PSUs for their invaluable contribution to making this event a grand success. In his address, he emphasized the importance of such initiatives in fostering community spirit, encouraging active lifestyles among youth, and promoting inclusive participation in sports irrespective of gender.

“Ratnagiri Khel Mahakumbh is not just a sporting event but a celebration of unity, discipline, and determination. I sincerely thank all our PSU partners whose support made this initiative possible,” said Shri Narayan Rane.

The event stands as a testament to the power of collaboration between government bodies and public enterprises in nurturing talent and building a healthier, stronger nation.

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SportingTwist: India’s Fast-Growing Sports Hub Delivering Live Scores, Updates & Insights on Cricket, IPL 2025 & Global Sports

March 12, 2025

SportingTwist is a developing sports website from India managed by our parent company, Digitally Pro LLP. I use the word “developing” for two reasons. First, we are still in the growing stage. Second and most important, we will continue to develop regardless of where we stand now or in a few years. There is no extent to growth, and we plan on following that idea.

We started by covering mainstream sports, the most popular in our country and our favourite: cricket. There is no end to the number of cricket competitions, which was all the better for us. Naturally, we began to extend our reach to several other sports, such as tennis, badminton, and the adult and kid favourite WWE.

These sports were popular, and we could obtain enough information to share with the audience. In the current era, several sports, old and new, are emerging with their own set of variants. The most recent example is Pickleball, which is similar to table tennis. We have been covering all these sports and their variants.

We currently showcase and provide information on numerous sports. You can find the live scores, fixtures, and results of the ongoing games and tournaments. While we work on all this, our primary focus is on our regional sport: cricket. It is practically the regional sport of every street, lane, nook, and corner of India.

Our most recent work related to this was about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. We covered the live updates and status, uploading information on the fan-favourite players. We published their sports records and answered the questions that the audience was curious about. They will always be curious about it, and we will always be up to satisfy their curiosity.

Upcoming Plan For IPL

The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), India’s annual tournament, is a few weeks away. It’s the most awaited sports competition across India and worldwide. The fans will be in a frenzy from 22 March to 25 May 2025 because that’s how long it will last.

While the fans are busy watching the games, we will be engrossed in updating the information regarding the matches. Every match raises more questions about players. We will anticipate that and keep uploading the player records, statistics, predictions, fantasy sports guide, and you name it – we will be right on top of it.

We will keep the points table and match records up-to-date on our website, www.sportingtwist.com. You can consider it a mine or a well, which is filled with information you’re searching for and with those you didn’t even know you were looking for.

From top to bottom, the pitch to the player, past to present, we will make it easy for you to find it all in one place. No more hunting several different websites for scattered pieces of information. We will have it all in one place. Everything IPL or otherwise, we will work hard to relay as much information as possible.

SportingTwist also covers as many domestic sports as they can. However, that doesn’t mean we miss out on anything else. We keep ourselves alert and on standby to cover the National and International levels of sports and tournaments. There is never any shortage of events from domestic to global scale, which is very similar to our determination and hard work.

Disclaimer-(This article is part of DMCL Consumer Connect Initiative, a paid publication programme. DMCL claims no editorial involvement and assumes no responsibility, liability or claims for any errors or omissions in the content of the article. The DMCL Editorial team is not responsible for this content.)

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India Takes the International Lead in AI-Driven Sports Marketing

March 7, 2025

Major Brands and Athletes Now Matched by Sensori.Ai for Maximum Marketplace Effectiveness

Chennai – March 11, 2025 – As India’s sports marketing industry expands exponentially, nearing $800 million annually, the nation’s leading sports sponsors—and the star athletes they sign—have a dynamic new resource to rely on: BrandMatchup™. Sensori.Ai, the world’s only company pioneering NeuroAi, which blends the latest innovations in artificial intelligence with advanced neuroscience, is introducing BrandMatchup in India. The breakthrough technology identifies the ideal alignments between leading brands and athlete endorsers, utilizing Sensori.ai’s proprietary AI algorithms with its large body of neuroscience knowledge and principles. The company introduced BrandMatchup in the United States last month, revealing the most effective alignments between the three top professional American football players starring in the annual Super Bowl and the major brands that would benefit the most from those matches. “India has the world’s top cricket players, and Indian market brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reliance, Tata, and dozens more are investing in strategic sports marketing through player endorsements and broadcast sponsorships,” said Dr. A. K. Pradeep, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sensori.ai. “When you look at the exciting potential of Kabbadi, one of the fastest-growing Indian sports, it underscores how India is rapidly becoming one of the world’s leading sports markets. Sensori.ai’s BrandMatchup technology can be especially applied to analyze and score emerging talent in a full range of competitive fields. Dr. Pradeep noted that, for example, Indian brands could reach attractive audiences by aligning with top Indian chess players. The top 10 active Indian chess players recently ranked as the 2nd highest in the world, behind the United States. The top 10 active women Indian players are the 2nd highest in the world behind China.The opportunities for both sponsors and athletes are enormous—and expanding. BrandMatchup is the key tool for both. For the first time, with NeuroAi, brand marketers can know—with scientific certainty—where to invest their dollars for maximum impact and value. Athletes can know that their endorsements align ideally well in their fans’ minds.” Sensori.Ai noted that BrandMatchup technology can be applied to analyze and score any public personality, from star athletes to film, television, and music celebrities, to politicians, and more. The company is applying it to the world’s major sports now, rolling it out globally. The technology blends the Neuroscience of Desire, with its proprietary GenAi algorithms pairing right players and athletes with brands to effectively make brands more desirable. “Going forward, this technology takes marketing to a much higher level of true measurability,” Dr. Pradeep said. “CEOs and CMOs of Indian companies can now count on BrandMatchup to deliver direction and accountability for their decision-making. Athletes can have confidence that their endorsement choices will work best for them and their careers.” About Sensori.Ai Sensori.Ai combines the latest advances in artificial intelligence with the power of neuroscience. The advent of Generative AI opens a limitless, global potential: reaching consumers with innovations in products, services, marketing, music, entertainment, and much more—at speeds and with accuracies and relevance never before possible. Knowing essential connections are forged deep in the nonconscious mind, where 95% of daily decisions are made, Sensori.ai is built to enable companies to develop compelling brands, products, services, marketing messaging, and creative offerings that consumers will actually notice, like, remember, and desire. Based in Silicon Valley and India, Sensori.Ai operates globally, working with a wide range of category-leading companies in North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia/Pacific region. Media Contact Madeleine Sisson Director of Marketing and PR, Sensori.Ai madeleine@sensori.ai Continue reading

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SportingTwist: Redefining Digital Sports Coverage In The Modern Era

February 20, 2025

Nowadays, all news is flowing more in a digital way. People now open Google Newsfeed every morning more than newspapers. This trend has become more pronounced since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, most sports coverage these days is increasingly digital.

And as a result of this digitalisation, sports are now crossing the globe. Documentary coverage of sports or interview coverage or news coverage or trending story coverage, all these things are reasonably increasing the audience for sports worldwide. Meanwhile, SportingTwist has emerged as a new face of today’s digitalised sports coverage.

Why SportingTwist Stands Out in The Crowd?

Founded in 2024, this company is a newcomer to the world of sports coverage. Even though it’s new, it’s moving forward on the wings of skill and confidence. Moreover, it is becoming increasingly credible to visitors as the ultimate sporting destination.

It simply exposes trending and breaking news to audiences through in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews. The CEO of SportingTwist says, “Sports is our passion, and we are transforming that passion into a professional journey.”

SportingTwist stands out in delivering real-time sports updates. Moreover, this sports website delivers sports news with in-depth analysis and engaging content to sports fans around the world. Through which it ensures that everyone can gain a unique and immersive sports experience.

This website mainly covers sports news based on several categories, such as premier league, domestic, regional, and international cricket events, tennis, badminton, kabbadi, golf, football, and WWE. With the tagline ‘Experience the twist in sports,’ more than 14,000 users in India are currently getting used to SportingTwist. Not only that but among the many media houses in India, SportingTwist’s average ranking is 78,000.

This website provides 360° coverage of the world of sports, just like 360-degree player Suryakumar Yadav. It tries to bring every special moment of the match, be it the laughter of victory or the pain of defeat, to the audience. Moreover, SportingTwist does not like to mislead its viewers, so it has an in-house team of sports-savvy employees who provide fact-based sports news.

In the era of digitalisation, amidst the flood of misinformation, SportingTwist always strives to present accurate information immaculately. As the ultimate hub for instant sports news and updates, SportingTwist is taking its first small steps toward the future of sports media coverage.

Despite being new to the digital sports market, SportingTwist is exponentially covering each sport with every passing day. The aim is to provide one single platform for all sports information. Be it the oldest sport since the dawn of mankind or an emerging sport, if the audience demands it, the SportingTwist team will supply it.

The team cross-verifies every piece of information, detail, and fact to ensure that the data is one hundred percent accurate and up to date. Quite often, the audience encounters a point where there is no information whatsoever. Thorough research is done so the audience doesn’t leave empty-handed. If it’s not the information, then at the least, you’ll be informed of an expected timeline.

Currently, the team is gearing up to uncover the most awaited cricket competition: the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It’s here after 7 years, and the team will strive to deliver every bit of information to the audience as soon as possible. By now, all the details of the Champions Trophy are on the website.

Latest news or unexpected developments: SportingTwist will already be on top of it. The franchise attempts to be one step ahead in the competition with its resources. Through time, effort and growth, SportingTwist will soon rise above the ranks and redefine sports in the digital era.

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NMPL Season 3: Thrilling Tournament Ahead as 8 Auction Teams Gear Up for Action!

January 29, 2025

The auction for the third season of the Navi Mumbai Premier League (NMPL), presented by Rose Merc Limited, was conducted with great enthusiasm and energy at Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) ground at BKC. With eight teams–Koperkhairne Titans, Mira Bhayandar Lions, Sanpada Scorpions, Thane Tigers, Belapur Blasters, Ambernath Avengers, Vashi Warriors, and Kalyan Tusker, engaged in fierce bidding wars, the event saw an impressive selection of cricketing talent.

Among the most notable picks of the auction were:

1. Sagar Shivshankar Mishra- 80 lac points, Team: Vashi Warriors

2. Ronanki Anilkumar- 70 lac points, Team: Belapur Blasters

3. Sachin Yadav- 50 lac points, Team: Vashi Warriors

4. Sahil Gode- 44 lac points, Team: Thane Tigers

5. Vishwajit Jagdale- 40 lac points, Team: Thane Tigers

6. Ajay Bainkteshwar Mishra – 36 lac points, Team: Sanpada Scorpions

7. Srujan Athavale- 40 lac points, Team: Mira Bhayandar Lions

8. Shaun Rodrigues – 32 lac points, Team: Koperkhairne Titans

9. Prathamesh Dhake- 36 lac points, Team: Kalyan Tuskers

10. Om Keshkamat- 32 lac points, Team: Ambernath Avengers

Adding glamour to the occasion were esteemed dignitaries who graced the event, including:

* Sanjay Naik- Vice President MCA

* Arman Mallick- Treasurer MCA

* Shafique Patel – Secretary of Apollo Cricket Club

* Mahesh Monty – Garware Club

* Singhania- Garware Club

* Prasad Desai – Ex First Class player

* Ganesh Iyer- NMPL Commissioner

* MCA Apex Council Committee members

* Mahesh Pipaliya- Maxx Mobile group

The auction, meticulously conducted and managed by Auctioneer Mr. Chaityna Sant, showcased several highlights that made it a standout event. Notably, it marked a significant milestone with a 9.9K+ viewership, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

Fans can anticipate an action-packed season with these stellar players, as they join their respective teams for the upcoming competition. The league will be telecast live on DD Sports and Euro Sports and streamed live on Fancode. Commencing on 22nd February 2025 at the Mazgaon Cricket Club Ground, Navi Mumbai, where cricket enthusiasts will witness eight teams battling for the coveted NMPL cup. The action will unfold over two weeks of intense competition, promising thrilling moments and unforgettable performances.

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SportingTwist: Ushering A New Era for Sports Platform

January 27, 2025

SportingTwist is an Indian sports website with the motto – Experience the Twist in Sports. It’s not new to find a sports blog with news about trending sports topics. In the current era, digital media is the most important and effective way to consume knowledge. Our team’s purpose is to provide knowledge and updates about the sports category.

Our website, www.sportingtwist.com, is a subsidiary of the parent company – Digitally Pro LLP. The origin of starting this company was our love for cricket, the most popular sport in our country. We enjoy cricket wholeheartedly, and what better way to express our passion than by sharing the details with those who feel the same?

Initially, at SportingTwist, we gave information about Cricket starting from the International matches and the Indian Premier League (IPL). These two were the most important events of our country. Eventually, we expanded our horizons and began to include more sports as we delved deeper.

Through our website and social media platforms, we envision to keep the people updated with the latest news, immersive content and detail-oriented statistics on athletes and sports. Our aim is to create a haven that every sport enthusiast dreams of.

Our team consists of staff with various mindsets, perspectives, and outlooks on sports. While we all follow a similar pattern on the website, our way of imparting information differs from each other. Every team member here is a sports fan of more than just cricket. We cover the foreign sports that are arising and gaining popularity in our country for the fans of that specific sport. Along with that we provide information on the games that are originating from various countries, including India, and are rising to international levels.

Our writing skills develop with every post we create for our viewers. Extensive research, analysis, and fact-checking are the key variables in our content. We are here to provide absolute and complete hard facts. We dig deeper and find the information the audience is looking for. The probable information we share is based on the opinions of several professional athletes and founders of the sport.

We are every bit of a sports fan like everyone else; we know what the viewers want and what they need, and we give it all our time and effort to ensure we find it for them and us. Every day, we strive harder to cover each sport that’s emerging with new championships, tournaments, and leagues.

Athletes or sportspersons are one of the most essential segments of sports. The preference for a player varies from person to person. Fans love to know more about the lives of their favourite players, from their struggles to the support they received, the journey, and the hardships they had been through to achieve. At SportingTwist, we act as the medium to connect the players and their lives with the fans.

People don’t have enough time to watch interviews to learn more about the players. So, on behalf of the fans, we go through several websites and interviews from the latest to the oldest and cross-check everything before revealing the information to the audience. We keep an eye out for the new emerging potential players and collect the information beforehand so that when the fans come looking for it, we’ll be ready to hand it over to them.

At the moment, our website showcases seven sports categories on the homepage: Cricket, Football, Golf, Tennis, Badminton, Kabaddi, and WWE. However, those are not the only entertaining sports we post about. Gradually, our focus on the number of sports is increasing, and with that, we are discovering more competitive tournaments and leagues. A particular sport has several competitions, and we push ourselves further to present you with the details about all of it.

At SportingTwist, we are a growing sports-enthusiastic community with diverse opinions, voices, and cultures, fascinated and passionate about the sports world. On any number of sports topics, our perceptions are different; we combine our views and ideas to produce content worth reading. We believe that the details a fan reads should be engaging and relevant. It’s supposed to be informative and fun, not a chore, and we strive to produce the desired outcome.

Like every human, we also make mistakes, but it’s our will to rectify the errors and push past our current capabilities for the sake of sports that makes us different. With each experience, we hope to rise higher, move forward and someday compete with the best of the sports websites. All the while being more passionate than ever about sports.

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1xBat sponsors Desert Vipers for ILT20: we are delighted to contribute to the development of cricket outside India

January 14, 2025

Sports news portal 1xBat Sporting Lines has signed a partnership agreement with Desert Vipers and has become the team’s Principal Sponsor in the International League T20 (ILT20) tournament.

The professional cricket league ILT20 was founded in 2022 in the United Arab Emirates under the auspices of the Emirates Cricket Board. According to Zee Entertainment Enterprise, this championship is very popular among Indians – in terms of views, ILT20 is second only to the Indian Premier League (IPL).

“The United Arab Emirates is made for cricket! This country has everything you need – a great climate, modern stadiums, and a cricket-loving audience. As a sports news portal, we put much effort into popularizing cricket outside India. The sponsorship agreement with one of the best teams in ILT20 is a confident step towards achieving our goal. We are happy that our logo will appear on the Desert Vipers’ jersey in the new league season, and even more 1xBat readers in India will learn about ILT20,” said a 1xBat representative.

The competition is held at three venues in the UAE – the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium – in a Twenty20 format involving six squads: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai Capitals, Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors. The first ILT20 trophy was contested in 2023, with the third season running from 11 January to 9 February 2025.

In the ILT20’s first season, the Desert Vipers finished second, beating the eventual champions, the Gulf Giants, in the first playoff game but losing to them in the final.

“We had a great first ILT20 season and were one step away from winning. 1xBat Sporting Lines believes in our victory in ILT20 2025, and for all players, this is the best motivation before the start of the third campaign! Our team is grateful to 1xBat and hopes the reliable partner’s support will help us win the trophy,” said Phil Oliver, Desert Vipers’ Chief Executive Officer.

Due to the partnership agreement, the 1xBat logo will be featured on the front of Desert Vipers’ playing and training jerseys, as well as on stadium advertising structures, including the LED perimeter board, big screen, logo on dugout header and seats, toss mat, etc. The partners will make collaborative posts on social media, while the logos and links to 1xBat will be placed on the official Desert Vipers website.

Especially for Desert Vipers fans, partners will hold a series of interesting promos with prize draws. Among them are invitations to meet and greet with the squad, as well as jerseys and bats with players’ signatures.

Follow 1xBat on Instagram to stay updated with the most exciting ILT20 events from January 11 to February 9, 2025!

About 1xBat

1xBat Sporting Lines is an online news platform from India where you can find the most important sports news. 1xBat readers get daily updates on cricket, football, kabaddi, and other sports. Visitors to the site have the opportunity to see team rankings and find predictions for sporting events. Among 1xBat official ambassadors are famous cricket players Shikhar Dhawan and Mitchell Starc. Also, the news platform signed a sponsorship agreement with Tamil Thalaivas for the 11th season of the Pro Kabaddi League. The brand is the official sponsor as the ‘powered by’ partner of the 8th season of the Abu Dhabi T10 2024 Cricket League.

About Desert Vipers

Owned by Lancer Capital, the Desert Vipers are one of six teams to compete in the ILT20 tournament held in UAE in January-February. In the inaugural 2023 edition, the Vipers were the first team to qualify for the finals. A strong squad in the first season (including Colin Munro, Alex Hales and Wanindu Hasaranga) was bolstered for 2024 with the Pakistani trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan and Azam Khan. For 2025, the franchise welcomes back the Pakistan left-armer Mohammad Amir who will be one of the bowling spearheads alongside newly-appointed captain Lockie Ferguson from New Zealand, as well as Sam Curran and Luke Wood. The Vipers pioneered sustainability in professional cricket, prioritising eco-conscious operations and transparency in carbon footprint, in its aim to set a benchmark for global sports teams.

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Indian MMA Fighter Sravan Shaji Gears Up for International Title Pursuit

December 27, 2024

New Delhi [India], December 26: Sravan Shaji, an emerging force in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), is setting his sights on achieving international acclaim. With a background in track and field athletics, his journey from grassroots sports to the global MMA stage reflects his unyielding determination to excel in combat sports.

Having started as a track athlete at Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Sravan transitioned into MMA while pursuing his MBA at Amrita School of Business. His ability to balance the demands of academics with rigorous training speaks volumes about his dedication. Over time, he has honed his skills in diverse disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Sambo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Taekwondo.

Sravan’s recent performances highlight his readiness to take on international challenges:

Open International 2024 Championship: Secured 5th position at the prestigious event held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
Professional Kickboxing Circuit: Established himself as a promising competitor with remarkable performances.
Muay Thai National Player: Represented India at the national level, showcasing his technical and striking capabilities.

A defining moment came during the WAKO India Open International Kickboxing Championship, where Sravan showcased immense courage by competing with a fractured finger. While the injury hindered his podium finish, his tenacity and resilience won the admiration of peers and spectators alike.

Looking forward, Sravan is preparing to compete for a national title belt on the international stage across Europe and Asia. His ambitions are firmly set on raising India’s flag in prominent MMA and kickboxing championships. To achieve this, he plans to engage in rigorous training with elite coaches and competitors, aiming to refine his techniques and strategic approach.

“I am driven by the goal of becoming one of the top MMA athletes globally. Every challenge I face strengthens my resolve to achieve greatness,” says Sravan.

Sravan’s journey is a testament to his belief in hard work and perseverance. As he continues to push boundaries in the global MMA arena, he serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes to pursue their dreams with passion and grit.

With his sights firmly set on international recognition and a title belt, Sravan Shaji represents the future of Indian MMA, poised to make an indelible mark on the world stage.