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REC Ltd joins hands with BAI to bolster development of Indian badminton
Mumbai: REC Ltd, a leading public infrastructure finance company, has partnered with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to strengthen the development program of Indian badminton.
This landmark association demonstrates a shared commitment to fostering young Indian talent in the sport.
Currently, REC Limited’s support is utilised to provide valuable assistance to the 18-member Indian squad preparing for the Badminton Asia Junior Championships to be held in Indonesia from 7-16 July. The players are undergoing an extensive two-week training camp at the Tau Devilal Stadium in Panchkula as part of REC Ltd’s support.
“I would like to express my utmost appreciation for this exceptional collaboration between REC Ltd and BAI. The commitment demonstrated by REC Ltd and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to facilitating this collaboration will bolster the development of badminton remarkably in India. I am sincerely grateful to the CMD of REC. He himself has been a badminton player and understands the challenges the sport suffers at the junior and grassroots levels. I am confident that with such able and committed stakeholders, BAI will be able to create a strong pathway and future excellence for the game in the country that will go a long way in producing talents and build a strong ecosystem for badminton in India,” said BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra.
Through this partnership, REC Limited will extend its support to boost development and training programmes as well as help in achieving excellence while driving grassroots projects and necessary support systems.
REC Ltd CMD Vivek Kumar Dewangan said, “We are proud of our CSR partnership with National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) aimed to promote excellence in badminton, athletics and boxing in India. I extend warmest greetings to the talented badminton junior team as they gear up for the national junior training camp in Panchkula from June 22 to July 04, 2023. This two-week camp holds immense significance as it aims to prepare the players for the prestigious Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2023 to be held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. At REC, we firmly believe in the transformative power of sports to inspire and unite communities. It is a privilege for us to create opportunities for training and developing young players to enable them to exhibit their skills globally and win laurels for India. With their relentless dedication, exceptional skills, and indomitable spirit, we are confident that they will achieve resounding success in the upcoming championship”.
Through this partnership, REC Limited will also help BAI to fuel the badminton ecosystem by holding training programs for coaches, support staff and other ancillary programmes for junior athletes to receive technical, scientific and psychological support, and gain necessary exposure for international competitions.
Indian Squad for Badminton Asia Junior Championship:
BOYS SINGLES: LAKSHYA SHARMA, SAMARVEER, AYUSH SHETTY AND DHRUV NEGI.
GIRLS SINGLES: RAKSHITHA SREE S, SHRIYANSHI VALISHETTY, TARA SHAH AND ANMOL KHARB.
BOYS DOUBLES: NICHOLAS NATHAN RAJ/ TUSHAR SUVEER AND DIVYAM ARORA/ MAYANK RANA.
GIRLS DOUBLES: RADHIKA SHARMA/ TANVI SHARMA AND KARNIKA SREE S./ TANEESHA SINGH
MIXED DOUBLES: SAMARVEER/ RADHIKA SHARMA AND ARULMURUGAN R./ SRINIDHI N
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
